18/12/2025
A Political Analyst without an analytical wisdom, carrying his head without a brainâŠ
âBEST & BRIGHTESTâ
Political analyst, academic and podcaster Richard Heydarian says Senator Bam Aquino potentially winning the presidency could augur well for the Philippines if he decides to gun for the top post in 2028.
âA BAM AQUINO presidency in 2028 could mean, for the first time, a YOUNG technocratic and clean government of truly the very âBEST & BRIGHTESTâ in the Philippines!â says Heydarian in a tweet on his X account on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
He adds he can even imagine Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto joining Aquinoâs Cabinet.
Sottoâs term as local chief executive is set to end come 2028.
In the event that Aquino opts to join the presidential race, he may go head-to-head against possible contender Vice President Sara Duterte.
But he has a lot of catching up to do if intends to beat the perennial frontrunner in most surveys.
In WR Numero Researchâs November 2025 survey, Duterte clinched the number one spot with 33.3%.
Aquino only managed to get a lowly 2% in 8th place. RONALD SIONGCO/GDM