Ridon: VP Sara’s 2028 presidential bid ‘irrelevant’ to HouseVice President Sara Duterte holds a press conference on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 to announce her presidential bid in the upcoming 2028 elections. MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s declaration that she intends to run for president in 2028 is “irrelevant” to the House of Representatives’ handling of the four impeachment complaints against her, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said yesterday. Ridon, chairman of the House committee on public accounts, dismissed speculation that Duterte’s political plans could influence lawmakers in tackling the complaints. He said the House is “laser-focused” on determining the sufficiency in form and substance of the complaints, not on forward-looking political moves tied to the 2028 elections. “In my view, Vice President Sara Duterte’s declaration for president is irrelevant in the disposition of the House committee on justice and the House in general, specifically in her impeachment,” Ridon said at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City.

Source: Philippine Star February 28, 2026 16:35 UTC