BBM, Robin Padilla, nagsalita sa pag-deklara ni VP Sara ng pagtakbo bilang pangulo

• President Bongbong Marcos wished Vice President Sara Duterte good luck following her announcement that she intends to run for president in 2028
• Malacañang said the President also took note of the Vice President’s apology and statements about regret
• Senator Robin Padilla, meanwhile, backed the possible tandem of Sara Duterte and Senator Imee Marcos
• Padilla described the potential alliance as a symbol of unity and a strong message for national reconciliation

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Senator Robin Padilla have reacted to Vice President Sara Duterte’s declaration that she plans to seek the presidency in the 2028 national elections.

According to Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro, the President’s response was brief and straightforward. Castro said Marcos acknowledged Duterte’s statement and simply wished her well. She added that the Chief Executive also heard the Vice President’s expression of regret and her appeal for forgiveness regarding past political decisions.

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“‘Nadinig niya po, at ang sabi niya po ay “good luck,” ’yun lamang po at nadinig niya po ang mga sinabing pinagsisisihan at humihingi ng kapatawaran itong si Bise Presidente,’” Castro said.

Senator Robin Padilla, for his part, voiced support for Senator Imee Marcos’ endorsement of Duterte’s presidential bid and floated the idea of a tandem between the two female leaders.

“Panahon na ba para sa ‘Girl Power’ sa 2028?

“Yun ang VP ko si Imee!

Naniniwala tayo na malakas ang magiging mensahe ng tambalang Inday Sara Duterte at Manang Imee Marcos, isang panawagan para sa pagkakaisa at tunay na reconciliation ng bansa. Panahon na para maramdaman ng mga Pilipino ang lakas ng lideratong may tapang at paninindigan,” Padilla said.

Padilla emphasized that such a partnership would represent strength, unity, and decisive leadership, adding that it could send a powerful signal to Filipinos about reconciliation and national direction.

Sara Duterte, widely known as Inday Sara, is a lawyer who currently serves as the 15th Vice President of the Philippines. She made history as the youngest individual and the third woman to hold the vice presidency, as well as the third leader from Mindanao to occupy the post. Before this, she led the Department of Education until mid-2024. As the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, she built her political career in Davao City, where she served as its first female mayor and later as vice mayor for many years.

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In another report, Vice President Sara Duterte officially launched her 2028 presidential bid during a press conference on February 18, 2026. During the event, she apologized for backing President Marcos Jr. in the 2022 elections, citing what she described as a lack of sincerity in governance. She said her platform would focus on strengthening families, ensuring food security, and promoting accountability in government under the banner of “Tapang at Malasakit.”

Meanwhile, Senator Imee Marcos earlier issued a strong statement backing Duterte’s plan to run for president. She said the Vice President’s decision reflected the clamor of her supporters and the fears of her political opponents, while also highlighting her long experience in helping marginalized sectors and her brand of leadership anchored on courage and compassion.

Source: KAMI.com.gh