Marcos: No politics in Naga

President Marcos did not talk about politics or a possible alliance with Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo during his visit to his former political rival’s bailiwick yesterday, but the Chief Executive wore pink socks in honor of the local chief executive.

21 Feb, 17:00 — 22 Feb, 10:10

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The meeting between President Marcos and Mayor Leni Robredo is significant due to their history as political rivals, naturally sparking public speculation about potential alliances or reconciliation. Their joint denial of political discussions clarifies the immediate purpose of the visit, which was to address local infrastructure concerns.

Key entitiesFerdinand Marcos Jr.Leni Robredo Naga City

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President Marcos and Mayor Leni Robredo met in Naga City.
Both officials denied that their meeting involved political discussions or a potential alliance.
The stated purpose of President Marcos's visit was to inspect flood mitigation efforts in Naga City.

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Marcos and Robredo met in Naga City.

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The meeting focused solely on inspecting Naga City’s flood mitigation efforts.

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RapplerMostly Factual49d ago

Bakit nagkita sina Marcos at Robredo sa Naga City?

Ending speculation of a political alliance, Marcos and Robredo say the president’s visit focused solely on inspecting Naga City’s flood mitigation efforts

By Rappler.com, Reinnard Balonzo

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philstarMostly Factual50d ago