Ate Vi not keen on seeking nat'l post in 2010

MANILA, Philippines – Batangas Governor Vilma Santos had reiterated that running for national position in the 2010 elections is not her priority at this time, a television report said Thursday. Santos, wife of National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) head Ralph Recto, made her statement during the Maria Makiling Festival in Los Banos, Laguna, according to a report in GMA News' "24 Oras." The actress-turned-politician said her priorities at the moment is her province and issues on environmental awareness. Santos along with Senators Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada are being considered vice presidentiables in 2010 presidential elections, the report said. “Pasalamat ako. Ibig sabihin pinagkakatiwalian ka at naniniwala sa sa 'yo. Kung 'yun lang I’m very, very flattered. Pero para mag-isip ng national position, hindi po talaga,” Santos said. ["I'm very thankful. This means people trust me and they believe in me. I'm very flattered, but I'm still not thinking of a national position."] - Fidel Jimenez, GMANews.TV