Ogie Diaz urges 2028 presidential candidates to announce bids early: “Mag announce na”
• Vlogger Ogie Diaz shared his opinion on the 2028 presidential elections, urging potential candidates to announce their intentions early
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• He noted that Vice President Sara Duterte leads early surveys, while praising the qualities of former Vice President Leni Robredo
• He expressed disappointment that Mayor Vico Sotto is not yet old enough to run, but mentioned the possibility of Charter Change to lower the age requirement
• Diaz dismissed the fear of facing fake news, advising candidates to counter misinformation with "fact news with receipts"
In a candid social media commentary that has since sparked online discussion, prominent vlogger and entertainment personality Ogie Diaz urged potential presidential aspirants for the 2028 elections to declare their intentions early, arguing that delaying their announcements only hurts the public.
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Diaz's opinion piece, posted on his personal social media accounts, delved into the current political landscape and the leading figures in early surveys.
Diaz began his post by noting that Vice President Sara Duterte currently leads presidential surveys for 2028, attributing her frontrunner status to the widespread assumption that she will be running.
He suggests that if no other credible candidate announces their bid next year, her chances of winning will be even stronger.
The talent manager turned political commentator also highlighted the case of former Vice President Leni Robredo, who remains silent despite a strong push from supporters for her to make another run.
Diaz praised Robredo, listing the qualities he believes make her a worthy candidate: a clean track record, integrity, and a lack of corruption.
Diaz also touched on the high survey numbers of Senators Raffy and Erwin Tulfo, who have yet to make a formal announcement.
He emphasized that the silence from these potential candidates is precisely the problem he is addressing.
He firmly believes that the public deserves to have more options and sufficient time to evaluate who is fit to lead the country.
A figure of particular interest to Diaz is Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto. The vlogger lamented that Sotto is not yet old enough to meet the 40-year-old minimum age requirement for a presidential candidate, stating that if he were eligible, "the boxing would be over."
Diaz even speculated on the possibility of Charter Change to lower the presidential age to 35 or 38, noting that the rise of digital technology and changing public needs justify a younger leader.
Diaz also challenged the common excuses of potential candidates. He dismissed the "it’s too early; people will say I'm politicking" reasoning, stating that if a candidate waits until 2027 to announce, they will be playing catch-up.
Instead, he argued that if a candidate’s intentions are pure and they believe they are what the country needs, they should not be afraid of such criticism.
In a final piece of advice, he encouraged potential candidates to face the inevitable onslaught of fake news and black propaganda head-on with "fact news with receipts."
The commentary serves as a reminder that the conversation around the 2028 elections has already begun, and prominent voices like Ogie Diaz are already shaping public opinion and pushing for more transparency from the country's political elite.
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Ogie Diaz is an actor, comedian, entertainment reporter, and talent manager. He was known as “Pekto” in the popular TV sitcom, “Palibhasa Lalaki.” He is also the content creator behind the YouTube channel “Ogie Diaz Showbiz Update,” which is one of the most anticipated weekly as a source of hot showbiz news. He is also among the most outspoken celebs as he will not mince words when he comments on something, whether it be in showbiz or politics.
Recently, Ogie exposed a fake viral post that dragged EA Guzman, Shaira Diaz, Maris Racal, and Rico Blanco. The post, shared by a Facebook page, showed a photo of EA and Shaira alongside false statements attributed to Maris and Shaira. The fake conversation attempted to stir intrigue by suggesting tension among the actresses. Mama Ogs then dubbed the post “fake news” and urged the public to be cautious about viral posts.
He also previously flagged fake news involving Julia Barretto, her mother Marjorie Barretto, Gerald Anderson, and singer-actress Gigi De Lana. The online post claimed that Julia and Marjorie had sued Gigi over controversies linked to Julia’s relationship with Gerald. It also exaggerated matters by raising pregnancy rumors and citing questionable evidence. Ogie’s swift reaction underscored his commitment to clarifying misinformation in showbiz.
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