Panelo suggests possible stand-in for Sara Duterte in 2028 election
Former presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said a "dark horse" could step in for Vice President Sara Duterte if she is barred from office after impeachment.
Speaking to reporters in Pagadian City, Salvador Panelo warned that Sara Duterte might face conviction and disqualification by the impeachment court. He added that the political party would have several alternatives, including a potential dark-horse candidate, to carry its banner in the 2028 presidential race. Panelo emphasized that the party would not be left without options should Duterte be removed from eligibility.
Why it matters
It signals how Duterte's party may adapt if legal actions prevent her from running in the next presidential race.
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