Marcos Jr. : Talks underway for possible successorPresident Marcos fields questions during the general assembly of the National Irrigation Administration and the National Confederation of Irrigators Associations at the NIA main office in Diliman, Quezon City yesterday. MANILA, Philippines — The administration is already talking to potential candidates for the presidency in 2028, President Marcos revealed yesterday as speculations intensified on the possible alliances shaping up for the next elections. Although people are already talking about the 2028 presidential race, Marcos said he won’t be endorsing a candidate anytime soon. “Of course, of course (it will affect) because here in our proceedings, the grounds will be discussed, which are issues being imputed, imputed against the Vice President. In a related development, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla brushed off inquiries about a possible presidential bid for 2028.

Source: Philippine Star February 24, 2026 16:38 UTC