VP expected back in Cebu on May 2

CEBU, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is expected to be back in Cebu on May 2, 2025, this time in Danao City for the “Duterte Maisug Avance Grand Rally” that will be held at the Cebu Technological University-Danao Campus.

“Usa ka gabii sa panaghiusa, kaisog, ug kausaban! Giusa sa BAKUD ug MAISUG CEBU para sa katawhan! Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya

Gikan sa Sugbo, Para sa Pilipino,” said the Hakbang ng Maisug-Cebu in their Facebook post.

Duterte was in Cebu on April 28, 2028 for three rallies.

First, she joined the solidarity rally of Cebu Gubernatorial candidate Pam Baricuatro in Carcar City.

“Grabe, nag-awas-awas gyud ang mga nitambong sa Solidarity Rally gahapon! Makita nato sa inyong mga mata ug bati-on nato sa inyong kusog ang tinuod nga gugma ug suporta alang kang Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte ug labi na sa atong VP Inday Sara Duterte. Ang inyong presensya nagapakita nga ang gugma sa katawhan dili mapalong ug magpadayon gihapon ang atong pakigbisog alang sa tinuod nga kausaban!” said Baricuatro in her Facebook post.

From there, the vice president officially endorsed former Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, Vice Mayor Dondon Hontiveros, and the whole slate of Partido Barug Bag-Ong Sugbo Team Rama during their rally at the Suba Gym in Barangay Suba.

In Mandaue City, she officially endorsed the candidacy of former Mandaue City mayor Jonas Cortes and the rest of the Team Mandaue slate.

“The eagle lands and personally expresses support for Team Mandaue,” Cortes said in his Facebook post.

Aside from Duterte, Senator Imee Marcos, who is seeking reelection, also joined the Mandaue rally.

Cortes added that it was a historic and momentous rally as Team Mandaue was joined by two of the country's most outstanding servant leaders.

“Deeply honored and grateful for the privilege to stand beside dignified public servants who embody exemplary leadership and whose hearts bleed for the Filipino people. Daghang salamat Inday Sara Duterte ug Senator Imee R. Marcos sa pagbisita ug sa matinud-anong pagsuporta. Ipadayon ta ang hugot nga pagbarog ug pakigbatok sa atong hiniusang misyon alang sa sagradong katungod ug sa maayong kaugmaon sa matag Mandauehanon,” Cortes added.

Lapu-Lapu City mayoral aspirant Paz Radaza, who was present in the rallies in Carcar City and Mandaue City was elated at Duterte’ speech for remembering the latter’s steadfast support of the vice presidential office when typhoon Odette struck Cebu on December 16, 2021.

Earlier, Duterte raises the hands of Danao City Mayor Mix Durano, who is running for Cebu 5th district representative; Danao City Vice Mayor Nito Durano, who is running for city mayor; Danao City Councilor Ivy Durano, who is running for vice mayor; and former 5th district congressman Red Durano, who is running for mayor in Poro, Camotes.

In a statement on Friday, the Duranos thanked Duterte for endorsing their respective candidacies in the upcoming elections.

The Duranos also expressed their support for Baricuatro’s gubernatorial bid.

“Dako ang akong pasalamat sa BAKUD Party sa ilang endorsement. Kini usa ka timailhan sa atong pagkahiusa ug pagkamaunongon sa serbisyo sa mga Sugboanon. Magkahiusa kita aron pag-uswagon ang Sugbo para sa mas malinawon ug mas malungtaron nga kaugmaon,” Baricuatro added. — (FREEMAN)