The Peasant Observer

As Vice President @indaysara emerges as a potential contender in the 2028 presidential election, her qualifications and accomplishments in public office are drawing scrutiny. On Nov. 2, Atty. Race Del Rosario, a politivcal commentator, challenged her supporters to explain what makes her qualified for the presidency without invoking her surname or her connection to former President Rodrigo Duterte. PGMN Anchor Daniel Long, National Director for Publications and Journalism of Inday Sara Duterte Advocacy Youth Philippines, responded by citing Duterte's record as Davao City mayor and @DepEd_PH secretary, presenting specific government programs, administrative reforms, and performance claims for consideration. Long pointed to Davao City's reported debt-free and insurgency-free status, along with its ranking as the country's eighth-richest city during Duterte's mayoralty. At DepEd, he highlighted the revised K–10 curriculum, the introduction of Catch-Up Fridays, the removal of administrative responsibilities from teachers, and a 30-day uninterrupted vacation. He also cited a reported 20-point improvement in reading scores among Filipino PISA 2025 takers, an unmodified audit opinion, and high public trust ratings during her tenure. Duterte has topped the presidential preferences of Gen Z respondents in the latest WR National Poll, leading other personalities included in the survey’s 2028 presidential race field. The results are part of WR Numero Research’s October 2026 nationwide poll, conducted from Oct. 7 to 13. The survey’s overall national figures also showed the Vice President leading the broader presidential preference list with 42.4%, followed by Robredo at 15.9% Written by Emmanuel Lynx Designed by Dahlia Amelie