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Philippines’ Sara Duterte throws hat in the ring for 2028 presidential run

February 18, 2026 at 03:37 AM
By Agence France-Presse
Philippines’ Sara Duterte throws hat in the ring for 2028 presidential run
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte announced on Wednesday she will run for president of the archipelago nation of 116 million in 2028. Duterte, who is embroiled in a bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, was impeached last year only to see the country’s Supreme Court throw the case out over procedural issues. “I offer my life, my strength and my future in the service of our nation,” she said in announcing her candidacy. “I am Sara Duterte. I will run for president of the...

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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte announced on Wednesday she will run for president of the archipelago nation of 116 million in 2028. Duterte, who is embroiled in a bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, was impeached last year only to see the country’s Supreme Court throw the case out over procedural issues. “I offer my life, my strength and my future in the service of our nation,” she said in announcing her candidacy. “I am Sara Duterte. I will run for president of the... This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte announced on Wednesday she will run for president of the archipelago nation of 116 million in 2028. Duterte, who is embroiled in a bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, was impeached last year only to see the country’s Supreme Court throw the case out over procedural issues. “I offer my life, my strength and my future in the service of our nation,” she said in announcing her candidacy. “I am Sara Duterte. I will run for president of the... AdvertisementThe PhilippinesThis Week in AsiaPoliticsPhilippines’ Sara Duterte throws hat in the ring for 2028 presidential run‘I offer my life, my strength and my future in the service of our nation,’ the vice-president saysReading Time:1 minuteWhy you can trust SCMPAgence France-PressePublished: 11:37am, 18 Feb 2026Updated: 11:40am, 18 Feb 2026Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte announced on Wednesday she will run for president of the archipelago nation of 116 million in 2028.Duterte, who is embroiled in a bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, was impeached last year only to see the country’s Supreme Court throw the case out over procedural issues.“I offer my life, my strength and my future in the service of our nation,” she said in announcing her candidacy. “I am Sara Duterte. I will run for president of the Philippines.”AdvertisementThe daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte accused Marcos of corruption in her brief speech, adding he had failed to live up to his word during the brief alliance that saw them storm to a landslide victory in the 2022 presidential election. 12:56 What’s behind the apparent feud between the Marcos, Duterte clans in the Philippines? What’s behind the apparent feud between the Marcos, Duterte clans in the Philippines?“In the first few months of our terms, I already saw Bongbong Marcos Jnr’s lack of sincerity regarding the promises made during the campaign, as well as his sworn duty to the nation,” the vice-president said, using Marcos’ nickname.AdvertisementAdvertisementSelect VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x

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