SunStar Group urges Gwen to run for Senate NO THANKS. In a press conference Thursday, April 29, 2021, Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia (left) says she has no plans to run for senator in next year’s elections, despite the endorsement of a multi-sectoral group. Her brother, Deputy Speaker Pablo John Garcia, also questions the sincerity of the group endorsing his sister’s candidacy for the Senate. / Arvie Veloso + April 29, 2021 A MULTI-sectoral group in Cebu has launched a private initiative urging Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia to run for senator in the May 2022 national elections. However, Garcia remained steadfast in her stand not to seek a higher post next year.