Marcos, Robredo set to meet in NagaPresident Marcos is welcomed yesterday by students of Minuyan Elementary School in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, where the Yaman ng Health Program and DepEd’s Kalinga Caravan are being implementedMANILA, Philippines — Will President Marcos and his former political rival Leni Robredo bury the hatchet to counter a common opponent? Robredo, who defeated Marcos in the vice presidential race in 2016 but lost in their rematch during the presidential elections six years later, is now the mayor of Naga City. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos would oversee the implementation of the flood mitigation project Oplan Kontra Baha in Naga City this weekend. “The personnel of DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways) are busy cleaning creeks, drainage and the river in Naga City. Among the potential partnerships being floated are that of the Vice President and Marcos’ sister Sen. Imee Marcos and that of Robredo and Sen. Risa Hontiveros.

Source: Philippine Star February 19, 2026 16:35 UTC