Will Annabelle Rama run for congress again next year?

Maureen Marie Belmonte

<img src='' alt='101115-anabellle_main.jpg' width='400' height='290' align='left' border='0'>Feisty talentmanager Annabelle Rama remains undecided whether she’s seeking a political seatfor the upcoming 2016 national elections.“I have one moreweek to decide,” said Annabelle in a recent interview in Ricky Lo’s column in The Philippine Star on whether she’srunning for a congressional seat for the third district of Cebu. Since it’s the sameposition she ran for and lost in the 2013 elections, Annabelle added, “Dapatpag-isipan ko ng mabuti.”The filing for the Certificate of Candidacy starts on Monday, Oct. 12, and ends on Friday, Oct. 16.Annabelle, who’sknown for her firmness and frankness, confessed that she did learn a thing ortwo from her failed attempt into entering politics in the past.“Be careful who totrust. Mag-ingat maski sa mga taong kunwari close sa ’yo,at pati na rin sa mga kamag-anak na hindi naman lahat kampi sa ’yo. Trustonly your immediate family,” she said.She added that shealso realized that campaigning requires more from a person than just charmingthe crowd with handshakes, home visits, and the occasional wave here and there.“You need money,money, money,” said Annabelle.She howeverstressed, “But you should be careful who to give money because you can never besure kung sino ang talagang loyal sa’yo.”Although she remainsuncertain if she will be running again, one thing is certain, she will be partof the campaign season next year. “I will do that for Cebu City Mayor Mike Ramawho is my first cousin,” she shared.

The filing for the Certificate of Candidacy starts on Monday, Oct. 12, and ends on Friday, Oct. 16.Annabelle, who’sknown for her firmness and frankness, confessed that she did learn a thing ortwo from her failed attempt into entering politics in the past.“Be careful who totrust. Mag-ingat maski sa mga taong kunwari close sa ’yo,at pati na rin sa mga kamag-anak na hindi naman lahat kampi sa ’yo. Trustonly your immediate family,” she said.She added that shealso realized that campaigning requires more from a person than just charmingthe crowd with handshakes, home visits, and the occasional wave here and there.“You need money,money, money,” said Annabelle.She howeverstressed, “But you should be careful who to give money because you can never besure kung sino ang talagang loyal sa’yo.”Although she remainsuncertain if she will be running again, one thing is certain, she will be partof the campaign season next year. “I will do that for Cebu City Mayor Mike Ramawho is my first cousin,” she shared.

<img src='' alt='101115-anabellle_main.jpg' width='400' height='290' align='left' border='0'>Feisty talentmanager Annabelle Rama remains undecided whether she’s seeking a political seatfor the upcoming 2016 national elections.“I have one moreweek to decide,” said Annabelle in a recent interview in Ricky Lo’s column in The Philippine Star on whether she’srunning for a congressional seat for the third district of Cebu. Since it’s the sameposition she ran for and lost in the 2013 elections, Annabelle added, “Dapatpag-isipan ko ng mabuti.”

Annabelle Rama says that she will be part of the campaign trail next year whether she’s running or not.

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