Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro has dismissed reports that she is weighing a Senate bid in the 2028 elections.
During a radio interview with DZRH on Thursday, Castro was asked about reports that she had been encouraged to seek a Senate seat.
She said she is not currently considering the possibility, explaining that a political career in the Senate does not appear to fit her professional direction.
“Ang hirap ng trabaho niyan. Siguro kung trabaho lang ng pagiging senador, hindi ganoon kahirap, pero hindi yata siguro diyan ‘yung linya ko,” Castro said.
Castro also played down speculation that she could join the senatorial race, pointing out that voters would likely have more recognizable and popular candidates to choose from.
“Siguro mas maraming sikat, mas maraming kakilala, mas maraming popular na mas iboboto ng tao,” she added.
She further said it would be too early to make a definite statement about any potential political plans, reiterating that a Senate campaign is not something she is presently considering.
“Sa ngayon, mahirap magsalita kasi parang hindi talaga siya ang nasa isip ko. Siguro kung gusto ko manalo, dapat lahat pini-please ko. Dapat walang nagagalit sa akin,” she said.