Imee Marcos not running for Manila mayor

Sen. Imee R. Marcos —Bibo Nueva España/Senate PRIB

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos has dismissed speculation that she is running for mayor of Manila next year, saying that she will seek another term in the Senate.

When asked if she would be joining the current administration’s slate for the 2025 midterm elections, Marcos said she was not sure.

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“I don’t even know if I will be included … I’ve been seeing various slates. I think the candidates would reach 50 because there are so many of us. There’s Lakas, there’s [Partido Federal ng Pilipinas], there’s so many. That’s why I am confused, but let’s see, there’s still more time left anyway,” she added.

“The politics in Philippines is always like basketball. So wait for the last two minutes,” Marcos said. —Tina G. Santos