Popular actress and television host Toni Gonzaga is not running for mayor in 2010 elections.

Speculations on Gonzaga’s alleged political plan surfaced after she attended "Sunduan '09" in her hometown, Taytay, Rizal, on Sunday. Rumors said this was part of her campaign strategy for next year's elections.

The actress, however, shot down the rumors.

"Definitely [no] for me. This is not a campaign but a way to give back to the people who love me," she told “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon.”
 
The Sunduan cultural affair is considered one of the biggest events in Taytay, which is done every three years.

"Isang tradisyon ito sa Taytay na palaging ginagawa. Actually pangalawang beses ko na ito. ‘Yong mga kalalakihan ay susunduin 'yong mga kadalagahan sa kanilang bahay tapos paparada ng naka-Filipiñana sa buong town," Gonzaga explained.

During the Sunduan, Gonzaga was escorted by her real life sweetheart, director Paul Soriano.

When asked how she convinced her boyfriend to join the event, Gonzaga replied: "Sinabihan ko lang siya. Hindi naman 'yan nakaka-hindi sa akin at tsaka ginamit ko ang daddy ko para lalong hindi maka-hindi."

She added that she invited Soriano to show him her hometown’s lifestyle and culture.

Soriano, for his part, said he would do anything for Gonzaga and her family, noting that the event was also “bonding time” for the actress’ family.

Also spotted in the event  were Alex Gonzaga, IC Mendoza, Jao Mapa,  Pinoy Big Brother Season 1 grand winner Nene Tamayo, JC Castro and Pauleen Luna.