Philippines - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday,18 February 2026 announced on a live streaming address that she will run for president in 2028 election and to dedicate her life to serve the Southeast Asia nation.
Her announcement was made a few days before her father's, former President Rodrigo Duterte, faces a pre-trial hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague, Netherlands from crimes against humanity allegations due to his drugs crackdown policy when was in power.
"I am Sara Duterte and I am running as the next president of the Philippines," Sara Duterte said.
The announcement shows a deep ravine relationship with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who was her running mate in 2022 election. The pair won the election with sharp victory and for that starting her announcement, Sara Duterte apologized to her supporters.
"My fellow countrymen, forgive me if I help BBM (Bongbong Marcos) to get elected as the president of our country," she said.
