Sara links Duterte’s rights to national sovereignty“As we celebrate, we also stand firm. The defense of his rights is a defense of our national sovereignty,” Duterte said in her video message. The defense of his rights is a defense of our national sovereignty,” Duterte said in her video message. “Our justice system must remain independent, serving only the mandate of the Filipino people and never the interests of foreign powers,” the Vice President added. The Vice President thanked Filipinos here and abroad who organized celebrations to honor the former president as the Duterte family announced the creation of a website for his supporters.

Source: Philippine Star March 28, 2026 16:32 UTC