In a brief but telling remark, Malacañang Palace reacted to Vice President Sara Duterte’s announcement that she will seek the presidency in 2028 with a simple message: “Good luck.”
The statement, delivered by Palace press officer Usec. Claire Castro during a routine press briefing, underscored what observers described as a carefully calibrated response — neither an endorsement nor a rebuke. Instead, it reflected what insiders characterized as the administration’s intent to maintain institutional neutrality this early in the political cycle.
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Asked whether President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supports the Vice President’s potential bid, palace officials declined to elaborate beyond their well-wish. “The President is focused on governance,” the spokesperson said. “Elections are still years away.”
Political analysts say the palace’s restrained tone reflects the delicate dynamics within the current administration. Duterte and Marcos ran on a unified ticket in 2022, forming a powerful electoral alliance that delivered a landslide victory. However, shifts in political alignments and policy differences over the past years have fueled speculation about the durability of that partnership.
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