Vice President Sara Duterte formally announced her candidacy for the 2028 presidential elections during a press conference on Wednesday.

She also addressed critics and reflected on her political journey, including past impeachment complaints.

"Hindi ako kailanman natakot sa pagsira nila sa pangalan ko. Ngunit, may takot ako para sa ating mga anak. May takot ako para sa susunod na henerasyon," she said.

Duterte also criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., alleging that he failed to fulfill key promises to the Filipino people.

"Sa unang mga buwan ng aming mga termino, nakita ko na ang kawalan ng katapatan ni Bongbong Marcos Jr. sa mga pangakong binitawan noong kampanya, pati na sa kanyang sinumpaang tungkulin para sa bayan."

She apologized to citizens for government shortcomings, citing rising prices, frequent flooding, food security concerns, and other pressing national issues.

Duterte was impeached in 2025 on charges that included graft and corruption, as well as an alleged assassination plot against then-ally and former running mate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The Supreme Court in January affirmed its earlier ruling declaring the Articles of Impeachment against Duterte unconstitutional.