Camarines Rep. Leni Robredo is reluctant to accept the offer of Interior Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas 2nd to be his running mate in next year’s elections because she fears that her rival political clan--the Villafuertes-- may lord it over her turf for good.

“She’s afraid that the Villafuertes may benefit politically once she decided to seek higher office either as senator or Vice President. That’s the only thing that worries her now and her fears are valid,” said a local official who is very close to Robredo.

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