President Ferdinand Marcos met with 2022 presidential elections rival and former Vice President Leni Robredo during his visit in Sorsogon City, Sorsogon.
President Marcos shakes hands with former Vice President Leni Robredo during his visit in Sorsogon City for the inauguration of the Sorsogon Sports Arena on October 17, 2024. Also present are 2025 senatorial candidates Bam Aquino and Camille Villar.
Mr. Marcos shook hands with Robredo alongside senatorial aspirants Bam Aquino and Camille Villar, who welcomed the President to the Sorsogon Sports Arena. Asked about Robredo’s presence in the arena, Senate President Francis Escudero explained that it was him who invited the former Vice President to attend.The Bicol region is a known bailiwick of Robredo, who is now running for mayor in Naga City, Camarines Sur in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections.
Robredo won the 2016 vice presidential race against Marcos, who contested the results in the Supreme Court, which upheld Robredo’s victory in 2020. President Marcos was in Sorsogon City for the inauguration of the Sorsogon Sports Arena as part of the 130th anniversary of the province and the 50th Kasanggayahan Festival celebrations.
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