Sara Duterte says mother wants her back in Davao, with Baste eyed for national post
On whether a 2028 run for Baste is settled
Philstar and Rappler reported that Sara Duterte said there was no definite decision or discussion yet on Baste running nationally in 2028, while Manila Times, GMA News Online and Inquirer reported she said her mother prefers Baste for the national post.
All outlets reported that Vice President Sara Duterte said her mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, had advised her to return to Davao politics and let her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, take on a national role.
Drafted with AI from these 5 reports, checked and approved by a Parley editor. Approved 7 Oct, 8:50 AM.
What each outlet reported
Manila Times reported that Sara Duterte said her brother Baste might run for national office instead, recalling their mother's advice to return to Davao.
Read The Manila Times's report →GMA News Online reported that Sara Duterte said her mother has asked her to return to local politics instead of running for a national position in 2028.
Read GMA News Online's report →Inquirer reported that Sara Duterte said her mother advised her to 'come home' and leave national politics to her brother Baste.
Read Inquirer's report →Rappler reported that Sara Duterte suggested running for office should be a personal decision, without giving a definite answer on whether Baste will run in 2028.
Read Rappler's report →Philstar reported that Sara Duterte said there is no discussion yet on Baste being an alternative presidential candidate for 2028.
Read Philstar's report →Excerpts courtesy of GMA Network and GMA News Online.
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