NewsFeedPhilippine Vice President Sara Duterte has announced she will run for president in 2028, despite facing impeachment complaints over corruption claims and an alleged threat against the president. Here’s what we know.Published On 18 Feb 2026
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Video: Sara Duterte announces run for presidency of Philippines
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has announced her candidacy for president in the 2028 election. The announcement, reported on February 18, 2026, comes despite Duterte currently facing impeachment complaints.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-18 · 12:03 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has announced her candidacy for president in the 2028 election. The announcement, reported on February 18, 2026, comes despite Duterte currently facing impeachment complaints. These complaints stem from allegations of corruption and a purported threat made against the current president. Duterte's decision to run sets the stage for a potentially contentious presidential race in the Philippines. The reasons behind her decision to announce her candidacy at this time were not specified in the report.
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