Vice President Sara Duterte has officially declared her intention to run for president in the 2028 elections. This announcement comes amid ongoing impeachment threats and political shifts. The move highlights the continued influence of the Duterte family in Philippine politics.
Vice President Sara Duterte has announced her candidacy for the presidency in 2028, confirming public speculation. According to reports, she survived an impeachment in 2025 on a technicality, while facing corruption allegations including the Talking Birds book incident and scandals involving Piattos and chichirya.
A potential impeachment in 2026 remains a threat, which could affect her eligibility for public office. Senator Bong Go, an ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has also been mentioned in possible summons by the International Criminal Court (ICC) related to the Duterte-era drug war. In 2021, Go stated, “Sa ngayon, handa po ako magsakripisyo para sa kapakanan ng bayan at ni Presidente Duterte,” and “Marahil po, hindi ko pa po panahon para maging presidente.”
The UniTeam machinery no longer exists, and Duterte has lost many allies in Congress. The announcement underscores ongoing dynastic politics, but no direct references to future challenges beyond the stated legal issues. Supporters continue to back her, while critics express concerns about the situation.
