"It took me 47 years to understand that my life was never meant to be only mine, Sara Duterte said on Wednesday. list of 4 itemsend of list For a long time, I questioned the weight of responsibility to my family, to my country, to everyone who called on me, Duterte said in a livestreamed address. I am Sara Duterte, and I am running for president in the Philippines, she said."
"Duterte also asked her followers for their forgiveness over her previous support for incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during the last presidential election. The Philippines continues to struggle with rampant problems, from corruption to poverty and a cost-of-living crisis, she said. 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, she added."
Sara Duterte intends to run for president in the Philippines in 2028. She framed the decision as a response to long-held responsibilities to family, country, and supporters. She asked followers for forgiveness over prior support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and pledged her life, strength, and future to national service. Duterte faces multiple impeachment complaints in the House alleging corruption and a death threat against President Marcos. Relations with President Marcos deteriorated after a 2024 corruption inquiry and approval of Rodrigo Duterte's arrest by Philippine authorities and Interpol. Rodrigo Duterte faces ICC charges for crimes against humanity with confirmation of charges pending in The Hague.
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