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Vice President Sara Duterte joins Former President and Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during the 2025 KASARILAYAAN Pride Reception on Wednesday, June 25, at the LausGroup Event Centre in San Fernando, Pampanga. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File



Vice President Sara Duterte joins Former President and Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during the 2025 KASARILAYAAN Pride Reception on Wednesday, June 25, at the LausGroup Event Centre in San Fernando, Pampanga. 

The annual gathering brings together LGBTQIA+ community leaders, advocates, and allies to celebrate Pride Month and highlight ongoing efforts toward inclusivity, equality, and the empowerment of the LGBTQIA+ sector.
Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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PRIDE MONTH EVENT- VP Sara

Harlene Delgado

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176312033574320250625-kasarilayaan-duterte-MT17.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Vice President Sara Duterte joins Former President and Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during the 2025 KASARILAYAAN Pride Reception on Wednesday, June 25, at the LausGroup Event Centre in San Fernando, Pampanga. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday said she has yet to decide whether to run in the 2028 elections.</p><p>This was her response when asked about reports that Senator Imee Marcos, the sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would be her running mate.</p><p>“Ay, hindi pa po ako nakakapag-desisyon kung tatakbo ako sa 2028. So, hindi pa po ako umabot sa punto na nag-isip kung sino ang Vice President,” Duterte said in a chance interview at the OVP’s 90th anniversary celebration Friday,  November 14. </p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/14/ahead-of-rallies-sara-duterte-tells-gov-t-to-respect-freedom-of-expression-1601"><strong>Ahead of rallies, Sara Duterte tells gov&#x27;t to respect freedom of expression </strong></a> </div><p>The vice president disclosed that she will announce her decision in the last quarter of 2026.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>MANNER OF SUCCESSION</strong></div><p>In her speech, former vice president turned president and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo congratulated the men and women of the Office of the Vice President for their contributions throughout the years.</p><p>She also acknowledged Duterte for making history during the 2022 polls.</p><p>“To VP Sara, an additional congratulations for having the highest vote ever in history,” Arroyo said. </p><p>The former president also emphasized the importance of vice presidents in providing “smooth succession of power” which she said is a mandate of democracy.</p><p>She noted that out of the 15 Philippine vice presidents, six became presidents — two of them were elected while four became presidents by succession.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/13/sara-duterte-wants-marcos-jr-romualdez-charged-over-flood-control-scandal-1813"><strong>Sara Duterte wants Marcos Jr., Romualdez held accountable over flood control scandal</strong></a></div><p>“And either of these two ways, the international community has recognized the manner of succession because the Constitution provides for it. And so, it is also accepted by the Filipino people,” the lawmaker said. </p><p>Arroyo succeeded Former President Joseph Estrada after he was ousted from office. Estrada was present at the OVP celebration. Arroyo also continued to be president after winning a full term in the 2004 presidential election.</p><p>Arroyo further underscored that the vice president’s role which is “exclusively,&quot; separately” from the president as enshrined in the Constitution is what makes “our vice presidency powerful and unique”.</p><p>When asked for her thoughts should vice presidents be elected or assume by succession at present time amid national issues, Duterte answered, “hindi ko po alam anong mangyayari bukas pero definitely, kung may bansa pa tayong matatawag sa 2028, ay merong elections sa 2028 para sa bagong vice president”.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>VP ON MARCOS JR.&#x27;S ECONOMIC VIEW</strong></div><p>Meanwhile, Duterte had a candid reaction to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.&#x27;s statement expressing confidence that the Philippine economy would recover from slump by the end of the year.</p><p>“Nananaginip nang gising,” she said. </p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/13/sara-duterte-recognizes-ovp-s-dedicated-public-service-on-90th-anniversary-1235"><strong>Sara Duterte recognizes OVP’s ‘dedicated public service’ on 90th anniversary</strong></a></div><p>“Kung sino man nagsasabi na makaka-recover ang ekonomiya by 4th quarter of this year, nanaginip ng gising. Wala &#x27;yan sa tamang pag-iisip talaga,” she added.</p><p>Earlier, Marcos Jr. said the government will boost public spending to ensure that its level is aligned with the “original plan” by the end of the year and to make up for the economic downturn in the third quarter.</p><p>The Vice President also believes that the weaking of Philippine is due to “loss of confidence” of foreign investors in the Philippines. </p><p>“Loss of confidence sa ating bansa at &#x27;yong walang investments na pumapasok sa ating bansa,” she responded.</p><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABrnjwT7VUyT57Bo"></script>

<p>Vice President Sara Duterte said she has yet to decide whether to run in the 2028 elections.</p>

Vice President Sara Duterte said she has yet to decide whether to run in the 2028 elections.

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Sara Duterte remains undecided whether to run in 2028 polls

Harlene Delgado,

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Published Nov 14, 2025 07:43 PM PHT

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Updated Nov 14, 2025 08:30 PM PHT

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