Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces run for president in 2028

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Erin Hale,Ted RegenciaFebruary 18, 2026 at 07:00 AM

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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte announced her candidacy for president in the 2028 election. The announcement, made on February 18, 2026, follows multiple impeachment complaints against her related to alleged corruption. Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, cited a sense of responsibility to her country as her motivation. She also asked for forgiveness for previously supporting current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with whom she now has a strained relationship. The rivalry between Duterte and Marcos intensified after a corruption inquiry into Duterte and Marcos's approval of an ICC arrest warrant for her father. Duterte's announcement comes as the Philippines grapples with issues like corruption, poverty, and a cost-of-living crisis.

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House of Representatives 30% Philippine National Police 40% Interpol 40% International Criminal Court (ICC) ×260% Ferdinand Marcos Jr ×370% Rodrigo Duterte ×270% Philippines ×280% Sara Duterte ×790%

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