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Duterte-Carpio's 2028 Bid Sparks Impeachment Scrutiny

2/21/2026

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Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio announced her candidacy for the 2028 Philippine presidential elections.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. responded neutrally, saying he is not alarmed by the announcement.
Manila Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr. said the declaration could expose Duterte to scrutiny amid impeachment complaints alleging misuse of confidential funds and high crimes.
Three impeachment complaints have been filed against Duterte, and lawmakers say her candidacy does not shield her from accountability.

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Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio announced her candidacy for the 2028 Philippine presidential elections.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. responded neutrally, saying he is not alarmed by the announcement.
Manila Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr. said the declaration could expose Duterte to scrutiny amid impeachment complaints alleging misuse of confidential funds and high crimes.
Three impeachment complaints have been filed against Duterte, and lawmakers say her candidacy does not shield her from accountability.