Speaking from her headquarters on Wednesday, VP Duterte positioned her candidacy as a direct challenge to the sitting administration, effectively burning the final bridges of the 2022 "UniTeam" alliance. Visual Presentation of Duterte's Presidential Bid: Power Without PropsThe visual presentation of the announcement also carried a heavy subtext. Sara Duterte has confirmed she will run for President in 2028, ending all speculation regarding her political future. Survey Dominance: Despite recent setbacks, Duterte remains the top choice in most early presidential surveys, maintaining significant political capital. Despite recent setbacks, Duterte remains the top choice in most early presidential surveys, maintaining significant political capital.