Article by Viory
The Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte, has announced that she will stand for the presidency of the Southeast Asian nation in 2028.
“My fellow countrymen, let us restore courage and compassion – for God, for the nation, and for every Filipino family. I am Sara Duterte, and I will run for President of the Philippines,” she declared at a press conference in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday.
This came just days before the commencement of preliminary hearings at the International Criminal Court, where her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, is set to face trial on charges of crimes against humanity.
“I ask for your forgiveness. I am sorry for helping BBM [Bongbong Marcos] get elected as president of our country,” Duterte said.
In her brief speech, she also accused President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr of corruption, claiming he had failed to keep his word during the short-lived alliance that led them to a landslide victory in the 2022 presidential elections.
“I am sorry that until now, many Filipinos are still drowning in floods because of widespread corruption. I am sorry if there is blatant abuse of our institutions for the personal interests of politicians,” Duterte added.
Moreover, she stated, “I cannot kneel before each and every Filipino to beg for forgiveness. Instead, I offer my life, my strength and my future in the service of our nation.”
Under the constitution, the president has a single six-year term. This means that the current leader, Mr Marcos Jr, is not eligible to run for re-election.
Article by Viory
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