DILG chief Jonvic Remulla on 2028 polls: ‘Trabaho muna tayo’

MANILA, Philippines — “Trabaho muna tayo.” (Let’s work first)

This was Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s answer when asked if he was open to running for president in the 2028 elections.

“Let’s not go there. You know, all of these will take care of [themselves.] Let’s do our work. There is no substitute for hard work. All my life, I’ve gone through eight elections and I’ve never telegraphed anything,” he told reporters in a briefing in Quezon City on Tuesday.

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“Bago man anong gawin ko, I will do my best and work my best in the interest of the people. So, any questions regarding future plans, huwag muna,” he stressed.

(Before I take up any endeavor, I will do my best and work my best in the interest of the people. So, any questions regarding future plans, let’s not talk about that for now.)

In previous interviews, Remulla said he was open to a presidential bid, particularly if he would be endorsed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Last week, Vice President Sara Duterte formally announced her presidential bid in 2028./ gsg