VP Sara: I’m running for president in 2028Vice President Sara Duterte announces her intention to run for president in the 2028 general elections, at a press conference in Mandaluyong yesterday. I am Sara Duterte, running for president of the Philippines,” Duterte said at a press conference. Shortly before her announcement, the official seal of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) was removed. She also expressed fear that the day will come when “we will just accept poverty as fate.”The Vice President did not entertain questions after her announcement. Sen. Robinhood Padilla, a vocal Duterte ally, pushed for a “girl power” tandem, with Imee as Duterte’s running mate.
Source: Philippine Star February 18, 2026 19:01 UTC