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VP Sara: Some PDP members could join Rodrigo Duterte, siblings' Senate slate
Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and her brothers, Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte and Mayor Sebastian Duterte, are determined to run in the 2025 senatorial elections.
VP Duterte stated that her father's senatorial bid would likely include members of the PDP-Laban party, of which he is a member.
She mentioned that her older brother, Paolo, expressed his readiness to run for senator.
Similarly, VP Duterte noted that Mayor Sebastian Duterte's supporters are preparing for his potential senatorial run.
While the three Dutertes are set on running for senator, VP Duterte has no knowledge of their specific senatorial lineup.
VP Duterte clarified that she is not affiliated with PDP-Laban and belongs to regional parties Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) and Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod (HTL).
She previously disclosed that their mother indicated Mayor Duterte plans to run for president in 2028.
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