Political positions of Sara Duterte

Sara Duterte's oath taking in 2022

Sara Duterte is a Filipino lawyer and politician serving as a 15th vice president of the Philippines since 2022.

Social policy

AI, troll farms, and fake news

Duterte sees nothing wrong with the usage of AI, especially when used politically in her favor.[1] When asked about her views on the proposed controversial AI hub, Pax Silica, she responded that she has no clue about it.[2]

She has also appealed to the public about "troll farms" operating against her,[3] however, verified news have also confirmed that the Duterte family itself operates their own troll farms to establish themselves in government and attack their enemies.[4][5][6] Reports also note that Duterte trolls have been funded previously by China, a political ally of the Duterte family.[7][6]

She has appealed before to stop spreading fake news,[8] although she herself has previously been accused of indulging in fake news.[9] Fact-checkers and experts have pointed out Duterte's pathological lying.[10]

Moro conflict

After the Mamasapano clash between the Special Action Force (SAF) and Jemaah Islamiyah occurred in 2015 that led to the deaths of 44 SAF members, Duterte had her profile pictures on Facebook and Instagram set to memorial images that read: "Rest in peace SAF 44", which lasted up to 2022.[11][12][13]

Communist conflict

Duterte opposes government peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF). After the Marcos administration agreed to resume peace talks with the CPP-NPA-NDF, in December 2023, she called the peace talks "a pact with the devil", warning that the communist rebels were insincere in reaching a settlement with the government.[14]

Federalism

Duterte expressed her opposition to federalism during her reelection campaign for Davao City mayor in 2019, stating that it would further empower "local warlords" in Mindanao and "worsen [the] situation". However, she added that instituting federalism remains to be a decision of Congress and the president.[15]

Apollo Quiboloy

Duterte has expressed support for religious leader and her father's ally, Apollo Quiboloy, who had been indicted by the FBI, sanctioned by the U.S. Magnitsky Act, and is the subject of various probes by the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives over allegations of sexual abuse and human trafficking, among other things.[16][17] Duterte stated that the probes conducted by the Philippine Congress were "unjust" and "violent", and deprived Quiboloy of due process.[18] Following the serving of arrest warrants of Quiboloy in June 2024, Duterte called for a just and humane law enforcement following what she described as the use of excessive force by the police.[19][20] On August 25, 2024, she condemned the "gross abuse of police power" involved in the Philippine National Police (PNP) executing an arrest warrant against Quiboloy at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City. She also expressed her regret in encouraging KOJC adherents to support her 2022 running mate, Bongbong Marcos.[21] On August 30, 2024, Duterte visited the wake of a KOJC member who died from a heart attack while manning a watchtower during the first day of the police raid.[22] Two days later, Duterte attended the KOJC's 39th anniversary event at the compound where she reiterated her support for the church organization and apology for supporting Marcos.[23]

Foreign policy

South China Sea dispute

Duterte has been noted for not issuing explicit statements on the dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea. She has declined to comment on the matter, instead deferring people to the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of National Defense when queried on such matters.[24][25] For this, she received criticism by some officials, including by allies of Marcos in the House of Representatives[26][27] and Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Jay Tarriela.[28][29] However, Marcos defended Duterte, stating that "[it is] not the role of the Vice President or the Secretary of Education to talk about China".[30]

References

  1. ↑ "Sara Duterte: Nothing wrong with sharing AI video opposing my impeachment". Rappler. Jun 16, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Fox Silica? Presidential aspirant Sara Duterte has no clue what Pax Silica is". Rappler. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  3. ↑ "VP Sara Duterte, nagbabala vs "troll farms" online bago 2028 elections". Bomba Radyo. May 6, 2026. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Prosecutors say troll attacks won't derail VP Sara impeachment trial". Philippine News Agency. July 16, 2026. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Duterte camp spent $200,000 for troll army, Oxford study finds". PhilStar. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Five Ways the Duterte Influence Machine is Deceiving Filipinos". Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. August 7, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Ramon Tulfo: Critics ni VP Sara, kinukuyog ng China-funded Duterte trolls". Pilipinas Today. Apr 25, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Sara appeals to public to stop spreading rumors, fake news". Philippine News Agency. March 23, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Palace: VP Duterte's criticisms of admin fueled by fake news". Philippine News Agency. March 17, 2026. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Fake news from the mouth of Sara Duterte". Vera Files. Aug 1, 2026. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  11. ↑ Hegina, Argel Joseph (October 14, 2015). "LOOK: Did Sara Duterte shave head to urge pa to run for president?". Inquirer News. INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  12. ↑ Philippine Star (May 30, 2020). "Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte just removed all her posts on Instagram on Saturday, a day before she celebrates her birthday". Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. Archived from the original on May 20, 2025. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  13. ↑ SunStar Davao (October 7, 2022). "'FEELS LIKE 100 YEARS NOT 100 DAYS'". Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. Archived from the original on May 20, 2025. Retrieved November 13, 2024. LOOK: Vice President Sara Duterte shared on her Instagram account...
  14. ↑ Flores, Mikhail (December 4, 2023). "Philippines VP says peace talks with communist rebels a pact 'with the devil'". Reuters. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  15. ↑ Ranada, Pia (April 25, 2019). "Sara Duterte opposes federalism". Rappler. Manila, Philippines. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  16. ↑ Chi, Cristina. "Sara Duterte: Quiboloy being 'unfairly' targeted". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  17. ↑ de Guzman, Chad (February 21, 2024). "Why a Filipino Megachurch Founder Is on the Run, Claiming the U.S. Wants Him Dead". TIME. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  18. ↑ Gomez, Herbie (February 27, 2024). "PRIMER: Investigations, cases against Apollo Quiboloy". Rappler. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  19. ↑ Cabato, Luisa (June 11, 2024). "VP Sara questions excessive use of force in serving warrant vs Quiboloy". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  20. ↑ Sevillano, Stephanie (June 11, 2024). "VP Sara calls for orderly rule of law after failed Quiboloy arrest". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  21. ↑ Llemit, Ralph Lawrence G. (August 25, 2024). "Sara regrets endorsing Marcos amid controversial KOJC raid". SunStar. Archived from the original on August 26, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  22. ↑ Tonelada, Rachelle (August 30, 2024). "VP Sara pays respect to KOJC member who died of heart attack amid police raid". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing, Inc. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  23. ↑ Gomez, Herbie (September 1, 2024). "Sara Duterte celebrates KOJC anniversary with thousands of Quiboloy followers". Rappler. Cagayan de Oro, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  24. ↑ Mendoza, John Eric (June 18, 2024). "VP Duterte slammed for 'silence' amid injuries in latest Ayungin incident". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 20, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  25. ↑ Mendoza, John Eric (April 8, 2024). "VP Sara told: 'No comment' on China's bullying means 'no love' for PH". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 25, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  26. ↑ WATCH: VP Sara Duterte delivers message at China's 74th PRC founding anniversary. ANC 24/7. September 22, 2023. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via YouTube.
  27. ↑ "Will Philippine VP's Beijing-friendly remarks blunt Manila's South China Sea policy?". South China Morning Post. October 8, 2023. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  28. ↑ Mendoza, John Eric; jvicente (June 12, 2024). "Tarriela hits politicians mum on West Philippine Sea issues". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  29. ↑ de Leon, Dwight (April 10, 2024). "Marcos 'horrified' by Duterte's alleged gentleman's agreement with China on West PH Sea". Rappler. Archived from the original on June 15, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  30. ↑ Gonzalez, Mia (April 13, 2024). "Marcos defends Sara Duterte's silence on China aggression in West PH Sea". RAPPLER. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
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