08/09/2026
I have worked with VP Sara when she was Vice Mayor, then Mayor, of the city of Davao. I was a City Councilor for around 18 years, and Secretary of the Mindanao Development Authority which is the Philippine Coordinating body of the Brunei Indonesia Malaysia Philippines East Asian Growth Area for more than 2 years, a 6year term that was abruptly shortened when I was unduly replaced by an administration that does not respect the law.
She had a holistic view of sustainable development and progress as she was actively involved in planning and coordination as well, while being a CEO at the same time of this fast progressing LGU.
She is unlike some traditional politicians who love to hear the sound of their voice by giving long and winding speeches. She is on point and efficient without losing her charm. She arrives on time for appointments and comes prepared.
She is not known to have a luxurious lifestyle, displaying high end properties, cars, jewelry or hand bags.
You can see her walking the streets, eating where the locals eat, in comfortable shoes and clothes.
During meetings , she listens and takes notes. Asks relevant questions and acts on gaps by giving directives as ways forward.
As a Vice President elected with an unprecedented more than 32 million votes, she did not stand by as a spare. She made significant strides as a former Secretary of Education, and as a leader known for her anti-terrorism, anti crime and anti corruption stance.
This ongoing impeachment is a political harassment by this administration with the purpose of staining her good name, and spoiling her chances to run as President come election year 2028.
Yet, to no avail, as her trust ratings climb higher each time, and Mr. Marcos, hounded by issues of substance abuse, flood control scams, inefficiency, selective justice, and massive corruption, continue to suffer a steady decline in trust ratings, setting a record low in the history of the nation.
Sara Duterte is the kind of leader we deserve. She is a class of her own. The people recognize her and sees her as she really is, not the persona that detractors and trolls portray her to be.
If elections were held today, or within the year, she would win hands down.
Let us all be vigilant. This administration has a lot of “harassment” still up their sleeves. Charter change and no election scheme, may be one of those.
Meantime, we stand by Sara Zimmerman Duterte, unbroken and unbowed. 👊
Laban Bayan! 🇵🇭
