Former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is considering a presidential bid in next year’s elections for now, his sister, Senator Imee Marcos said Thursday.
In an ANC interview, Imee confirmed that Bongbong’s possible presidential bid is still included in the former senator’s plans for the upcoming polls.
“No it’s not. For all intents and purposes, he has his own setup and he’s running for president at the present time, but not officially declared but he’s walking around with a possibility of a top spot,” Imee said when asked if Bongbong is no longer eyeing the presidency.
The lawmaker said her brother is open to running to any elective position and he is willing to discuss with other political stakeholders before he decides on his Eleksyon 2022 bid.
“Well, my brother is fairly easy going fellow and I believe he’s happy to talk to everyone and right now, people are saying that he should run for the presidency, others say the vice presidency, there are others who say ‘mag-Senate ka na lang (run for the Senate)’ e sa kapatid ko open lang siya (but my brother is just keeping his choices open). Sabi ko nga sa kanya ‘e magpalakas na tayo,’” Imee said.
But Imee said she doesn’t personally support Bongbong’s possible presidential run.
“No. I don’t [support it]. The truth, as his manang? As his older sister? I think it’s very very difficult,” she said.
Earlier this month, Bongbong said he will run for president in the next national polls if he has enough support.
Bongbong also said he does not discount the possibility of running for vice president again.
As early as February, his spokesperson said Bongbong will definitely run in Eleksyon 2022. — Hana Bordey/RSJ, GMA News
This article Bongbong Marcos eyeing presidential bid in Eleksyon 2022 for now — Imee was originally published in GMA News Online.
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