- VP joins family for FPRRD’s 81st birthday celebration in Davao City
VICE PRESIDENT Sara Duterte has confirmed she will be in Davao City on March 28, to take part in a dual milestone—the culmination of the 89th Araw ng Dabaw and the 81st birthday of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, who remains detained in The Hague.
The vice president made the announcement in a recent interview with Davao media, clarifying that her presence in the city is a long-standing tradition of personal and civic duty.
“I am here because it is the Araw ng Dabaw parade,” she said. When asked if she would also be attending the former President’s birthday celebration, she replied, “Yes, yes, as usual.”
The vice president’s participation in the Parada Dabawenyo is a highly anticipated highlight for Davaoeños.
For years, even during her tenure as mayor, she has been a fixture of the parade, often seen interacting closely with everyone along the route.
The event was moved to Saturday, March 28, to accommodate the week-long festivities and ensure maximum participation from the community.
The nature of her visit carries extra weight this year. With the former President recently marking his first year since the start of the ICC’s formal proceedings, the 81st birthday celebration is expected to draw a massive show of support from supporters.
Authorities have already prepared for a significant crowd influx on March 28, as supporters from across Mindanao are expected to travel to the city to catch a glimpse of the Vice President and join the festivities for the elder Duterte.
