Former President Rodrigo Duterte has reportedly given his “blessing” to his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, to run for president in the 2028 national elections.
This was revealed by the Vice President during a gathering with supporters outside the Scheveningen Prison in The Hague, Netherlands, where the former president is currently detained due to ongoing crimes against humanity charges filed against him at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
“Napag-usapan namin yan 2028 elections. Sabi niya, kung gusto mong tumakbo, tumakbo ka. Sabi niya, ako ang pinakaunang mag-contribute at tumulong sa iyo,” the Vice President shared.
The former president also expressed hope that he would be released before the campaign season so he could actively support VP Duterte’s presidential run.
“Sabi niya, sana lang ay nasa labas na ako sa kampanya kasi gusto kong mangampanya… Pag sinabi mo sa akin na tatakbo ka, sabi niya, ako yung unang tutulong,” she added.
According to the Vice President, her father believes that the Filipino people will no longer vote for anyone from the Marcos family or their allies for national positions.
“Wala na boboto sa kanya. Ako bumoto ko sa kanya noong 2022… Sa susunod, wala na, wala man silang kasama. Alam nila yan kasi noong lumapit sila, alam nila hindi nila kakayanin ang mga supporters ni Leni Robredo at the time noong 2022,” she recounted.
VP Duterte’s confirmation comes as the 2028 presidential race continues to take early shape, with several names being floated by analysts as potential contenders.