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

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 18, 2026 at 04:37 AM

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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte announced her candidacy for the 2028 presidential election on Wednesday. The announcement signals a formal break with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, with whom she had a landslide victory in 2022. Duterte accused Marcos of corruption and failing to uphold campaign promises, highlighting a growing feud between the two leaders. Despite a previous impeachment attempt that was dismissed by the Supreme Court, Duterte declared her commitment to serving the nation. The move sets the stage for a potentially contentious presidential race in the Philippines.

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