VICE President Sara Duterte expressed her hope for the conduct of a fair, orderly, and peaceful presidential election in 2028 during an interview with Alvin & Tourism on the afternoon of May 4, 2026.
Reiterating her commitment to her political future, the Vice President affirmed her status as a candidate for the upcoming national polls. “I’m already a presumptive candidate because I declared my intention to run for the next presidential elections,” she stated.
When asked about the current political climate, Duterte added a call for the integrity of the electoral process, remarking, “We can only pray that there will be a presidential election in 2028 and [that] it will be honest, orderly, and peaceful.”
Duterte, who first announced her intention to run for president in February, emphasized the importance of ensuring the sanctity of the vote for the nation’s future.
Duterte’s remarks came as she visited the Netherlands to be with her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is currently facing proceedings before the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Her overseas engagement coincides with significant political developments in Manila, where the House Committee on Justice recently approved the report and articles of impeachment against her.
Duterte asserted her resilience in the face of shifting political loyalties, emphasizing that she continues to draw strength from the public despite the departure of many former allies.
“It seems that all my friends in politics may have left me, but our fellow Filipinos have not abandoned me,” Duterte said.
The Vice President, who formally declared her intention to run for the presidency in the 2028 national elections last February, addressed the changing landscape of her political associations.
She noted that while many of her former colleagues in the political sphere have distanced themselves, she remains committed to her mandate.
Duterte emphasized that her focus remains steadfast despite ongoing controversies.
She stated that her primary concern is to navigate these current political headwinds with the same discipline and disposition she has maintained throughout her career in public service.
