Vice President Leni Robredo is surrendering to God her decision for the 2022 national elections as her supporters continue their call for her presidential run.
Robredo assured her supporters that she is taking their calls “very seriously”, but said that while she is ready to run, she is also willing to step aside if necessary.
“Ready ako tumakbo kung sa assessment ay makakatulong iyon sa misyon natin. Pero ready naman akong hindi tumakbo kung sa tingin ko lalong makakaharang iyon. Lalong makakaharang sa pag-ayos natin ng bansa natin,” Robredo said in an interview.
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“So iyong sa akin, sinurrender ko na talaga sa Diyos kasi sa hirap ng… sa hirap ng negotiations, dumadating iyong mga panahon na hindi ko na talaga alam kung ano iyong sunod na gagawin,” she added.
Robredo continues her call for a “united opposition” to face the administration in next year’s elections even as several candidates she has been in talks with have already announced their presidential bid.
“Hindi ako puwedeng mawalan ng pag-asa hanggang may panahon pa. Mayroon pa tayong two weeks from today. Iyong communication channels naman—not with all candidates pero with some candidates—are still open,” Robredo said when asked about the united opposition.
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“Pero having said that, wala naman kasi akong control sa desisyon ng ibang tao. Wala akong control,” she added.
So far, Senators Panfilo Lacson and Manny Pacquiao as well as Manila City mayor Isko Moreno have announced their presidential bid. (NM)
