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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

VP Sara Duterte bares plans for 2028 presidential run

When asked about her political plans for the 2028 elections, Vice President Sara Duterte did not mince words, declaring that she is “seriously considering” running for President in the 2028 national elections.

During a “private trip” to Japan over the weekend, Duterte spoke candidly to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Tokyo, expressing her deep concern over the state of the nation.

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“What’s happening to the country now can no longer continue. We see the country continuously backsliding. I really believe our country can be great,” she said. 

Duterte emphasized the challenges of governance, saying, “It is difficult to make our countrymen understand how difficult the things we have to do are because we really have to stand firm, especially with government policies that need fixing.”

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) confirmed that Duterte visited Japan over the weekend on a “private trip,” during which she met with various OFW groups. While the OVP did not disclose her exact return date, it confirmed that she is now back in Manila.

This development contrasts with Duterte’s previous statements. In a press conference last year, she insisted she had no plans to seek the presidency, attributing her political path to “God’s plan.”

“I have no ambition to run as vice president, let alone president, you all know that. I said I did not want to run as president,” Duterte told reporters previously.

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