‘Serbisyo muna bago politika’: Marcos on Naga visit with LeniMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited Naga City on Saturday, February 21, to personally inspect flood control projects and assess the situation across the Bicol River Basin, saying the trip was about public service, not politics. Marcos, accompanied by former Vice President and now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, checked the city’s waterways and drainage systems, dismissing questions linking the visit to political maneuvering. I think mayor will agree with me na serbisyo muna bago politika,” he said. Earlier, Naga City officials, led by Robredo, prepared for the visit by carrying out clearing operations as part of the national government’s “Oplan Baha” program. Castro teased other possible activities for Marcos in Naga, saying simply: “Abangan (watch).”Meanwhile, Robredo said she was confident the visit would stay focused on public service, saying the inspection aimed to address critical flood risks in Naga City and nearby Camarines Sur.

Source: Philippine Star February 21, 2026 08:29 UTC