De Lima hoping Robredo reconsiders decision to ditch bid for nat’l post

Inquirer.net - Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Monday said the Liberal Party (LP) sis till hoping thaf Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo will reconsider her decision to no longer pursue national office in the 2028 elections. De Lima praised Robredo’s commitment to leading the city that her late husband had led

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De Lima hoping Robredo reconsiders decision to ditch bid for nat’l post

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