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Vice President Duterte Announces 2028 Presidential Bid Amid Rivalry

2/18/2026

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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte announced her candidacy for the presidency in 2028, declaring, "I offer my life, my strength and my future in the service of our nation."
She criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for corruption and breaking campaign promises.
Duterte was impeached last year.
The Supreme Court dismissed the impeachment case.
The rivalry between the Duterte and Marcos families has intensified since their joint victory in the 2022 elections.

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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte announced her candidacy for the presidency in 2028, declaring, "I offer my life, my strength and my future in the service of our nation."
She criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for corruption and breaking campaign promises.
Duterte was impeached last year.
The Supreme Court dismissed the impeachment case.
The rivalry between the Duterte and Marcos families has intensified since their joint victory in the 2022 elections.