Philippines’ Marcos Visits Former Rival Robredo, Won’t Talk Alliance Yet

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By Andreo Calonzo

February 21, 2026 at 5:21 AM UTC

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday visited Naga City, where he took part in an event attended by his former rival and now local mayor Leni Robredo.

While the two leaders spoke, they did not discuss forming a political alliance for the 2028 elections, Marcos said.