Leni-Marcos tandem 'unlikely' in 2028, says Liberal Party lawmakerPresident Bongbong Marcos stands beside Naga City Mayor and former rival Leni Robredo during his visit to the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Rep. Edgar Erice (Caloocan, 3rd District), a fellow Liberal Party member, also dismissed the speculation as unlikely, joking that the party's late leaders would probably "rise from their graves" if such an alliance were to happen. Talks of potential tandems surged on social media after Vice President Sara Duterte announced her bid for the presidency. The former vice president ran for president against Marcos in the 2022 elections but lost. Liberal Party stalwart Florencio "Butch" Abad, meanwhile, said both senators are open to seeking the presidency.

Source: Philippine Star February 23, 2026 11:39 UTC