MANILA – Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte announced on Wednesday that she will bid for the presidency in 2028.

Duterte formally confirmed her plans to seek the country's highest post at a press conference, the first to make public plans to run for president of the Philippines.

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Duterte, daughter of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, said her prospective campaign would focus on strengthening families, promoting faith-based values and ensuring responsive governance.