00:01Economist Celo Magno announces she will run for senator in the 2028 elections.
00:05Magno faces challenges due to low public awareness and the competitive nature of the Senate race.
00:10She aims to focus on healthcare reform and budget transparency if elected,
00:14while also leveraging her background in music to connect with younger voters.
00:18Magno has been active in socio-economic reforms and gained recognition as a digital creator and musician.
00:31She served as Undersecretary for Fiscal Policy and Monitoring of the Department of Finance for over a year
00:37that was reportedly terminated by Malacanang in September 2023.
00:40This after she indirectly questioned President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s policy to set a price ceiling on rice amid rising prices.
