Senators Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Antonio Trillanes IV on Monday welcomed the decision of Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo to join the 2016 vice presidential race, both saying she was “qualified” to run for a higher post.
“Rep. Leni Robredo is qualified and has every right to offer herself for higher office,” Escudero, running mate of Senator Grace Poe, said in a statement.
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“I wish her well and I look forward to exchanging views and platforms that will serve the best interests of our country and people with her and the others who have expressed their intention to run for higher office,” he added.
Escudero issued the statement shortly after Robredo declared on Monday morning that she will run as former Secretary Mar Roxas’ candidate for vice president in 2016.
Robredo, widow of the late Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo, will join Escudero, Trillanes and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano in the vice presidential race next year.
Trillanes , in a separate statement, said Robredo was not only a “highly qualified” candidate but also a “very gracious lady,” who has sacrificed a lot for the country.
“We welcome the entry of Congressman Leni Robredo into the VP race. She is not only a highly qualified candidate but also a very gracious lady [who] has sacrificed a lot for our country,” Trillanes said in a text message.
This report was updated at 1:23 pm to include the Trillanes statement.
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