Malacañang Responds to VP Sara Duterte’s Potential 2028 Presidential Run: ‘Her Right, But Too Early’

In a recent statement, Malacañang addressed the swirling rumors about Vice President Sara Duterte’s potential candidacy for the presidency in 2028. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin described the speculation as premature but emphasized that it is within Duterte’s rights to pursue such ambitions. ‘It’s too early to discuss, but it’s her prerogative,’ Bersamin stated during a press interaction. Despite not having made an official announcement regarding her plans for 2028, Duterte has openly admitted to giving serious thought to running for the nation’s top office. This revelation came after her recent ‘private trip’ to Japan, where she engaged with communities of Filipino workers abroad.