MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo hasn’t come up with a firm decision regarding her possible political plans for the 2022 elections, putting to rest speculations from allies that she would run for president or the governorship of Camarines Sur.
Barry Gutierrez, the spokesman for the Office of the Vice President (OVP), said on Wednesday that Robredo is focused on helping the country beat the COVID-19 pandemic, not on the upcoming elections.
“As VP Leni has repeatedly stated, her focus remains on helping our fellow Filipinos through the Covid-19 crisis,” Gutierrez said in a statement sent to reporters.
“She has not made a decision regarding the 2022 elections…
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