Get the Inside Scoop on Sara Duterte‑Carpio’s Political Playbook
Her Office Speaks: “Anyone’s Game to Be My VP”
Sara Duterte‑Carpio (43), the charismatic mayor of Davao City, just dropped a bomb on her Facebook feed. According to her post, the Senate veteran Sherwin Gatchalian and the opportunistic Bong Go “personally expressed their offer to run as my vice president.”
No formal résumé, no press conference – just a straight‑forward message from a mom‑in‑chief who’s already topping the polls.
Who’s Looking for a Seat at Her Table?
- Former defence chief Gilbert Teodoro – made a self‑nomination “through common friends.”
- The restless heir to a mito, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. – looming in the background, eyes always on the next big stuff.
- Other politicians have already declared their intent to back her, signaling that her ticket might be the “go-to” mantra for the next election.
Parents, Allies, and the “Who Runs With Whom” Puzzle
While the topic of a potential “Duterte‑Carpio 2026” team trumps the headlines, P. R. D</b. stays out of the running due to the constitution – no second term. He plans to file for vice‑presidency if Sara takes the presidency. After all, why not settle for a round‑the‑clock appointment?
Professor Talk: “She’s a Feisty Prefix”
Political professor Edmund Tayao summed it up: “Many politicians think she will be a formidable presidential candidate.” The buzz is contagious – “the clamour from many sectors” is real, and Sara’s bold presence in the presidential race keeps the narrative alive.
Power Crunch: The Legacy of President Duterte
It’s hard to ignore the lingering scent of President Duterte’s anti‑drug crusade – hundreds of thousands of bent‑over bodies and a reputation for hard‑line policies. Still, at 76, the former commander remains a popular name. However, open criticism about the pandemic handling, especially seeing how the pandemic rolled over the country, paints a different picture.
TL;DR
She’s leading polls. She’s recruited potential VPs. The winning candidate is loved either way. Where does politics taste? Find out!
Stay tuned.
