Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte’s recent appearance at a rally in support of televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, which had some guests demanding the resignation of President Marcos, sparked speculation about her stance on the current administration.  Despite her role as the designated caretaker of the country while the President is in Europe for a working visit, Duterte was spotted in the assembly posing for photos with Quiboloy’s supporters carrying posters that read “Protect VP Inday Sara.”  The event, held at Liwasang Bonifacio on Tuesday, March 12, was organized by supporters of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ preacher, who is currently under scrutiny in congressional hearings over various allegations of abuse. Also in attendance was the vice president’s father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who expressed his usual ambivalence towards his successor’s leadership. Organizers reportedly invited the younger Duterte to speak onstage, but she declined. Former Biliran Rep. Glenn Chong, meanwhile, addressed the crowd. Chong went further, suggesting that Marcos should not return to the Philippines after his European trip. On Monday, March 11, the vice president released a statement defending Quiboloy. She criticized the hearings for seemingly presuming his guilt based solely on allegations from witnesses whose credibility she questioned. Duterte’s appearance at the rally follows previous instances where she has engaged in public dissent against the administration. In January, she was present in a rally against charter change, where her brother Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte also called for the resignation of President Marcos.