Kris Aquino has been included in Pulse Asia’s list of top senatorial bets in a survey this September despite her refusal to run in the first place.
She was not included in the survey last March and June but was 22nd next to her cousin, Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV who landed in the 21st spot.
It was the first time that the two Aquino’s were included in the roster of candidates, which were the choices of 1,800 registered voters should the 2019 midterm polls happen today.
This lessened the chances of Senator Bam to be included the much-coveted Magic 12 because the votes were “divided” according to his camp.
Despite her public appearances and being involved in minor controversies, Kris had always been open on her refusal to enter public office unlike some of her relatives, former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., her father, late President Corazon “Cory” Aquino, her mother, and former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, her brother.
Family first for Kris
Kris stressed via Instagram post that she is not running for an post in 2019.
“Alam kong pumalpak ako in the past sa personal life so bumabawi ako ng bongga sa trabaho ko at sa pagsusumikap na maging mabuting ina. Because of this allow me to firmly say that i won’t seek any national elective post in 2019,” Kris said.
Her current priority is to ensure the “financial and emotional well-being” of her two children, Joshua “Josh” Aquino, who had been diagnosed with autism, and James “Bimby” Yap, who is 11 years old.
She also added that it would be unfair to her cousin if she would go against him for a seat in the senatorial race.
“It is unfair to my cousin Bam Aquino that in this Pulse Asia poll an Aquino who has stated many times that she won’t run for the senate in 2019 had to be included… super clear statement and with zero room for misinterpretation,” the actress said.
Her decision not to run for public office was previously announced in a radio interview last June amid her public spat with Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson.
Kris did not hold back for words when Uson compared Ninoy to President Rodrigo Duterte’s way with women. Duterte has since apologized on the matter.
