Vice President Sara Duterte: Why popularity survives the allegations
MANILA – In the Philippines, a mountain of evidence of unexplained wealth would not be enough to resist the Sara Duterte "wave" now, especially in Mindanao. The country’s second-biggest island, Mindanao is home to about 27 million people. It’s mineral-rich and is the nation’s food basket, with a landmass enough to fit 3.4 Belgiums. To most of Mindanao’s people, especially those in the Davao…
In the Philippines, Sara Duterte, as the Vice President, remains popular despite allegations and ongoing impeachment proceedings. The country's second-biggest island, Mindanao, is home to approximately 27 million people and is known for its mineral wealth and being a food basket with enough landmass to fit 3.4 Belgiums. Sara Duterte, like her father Rodrigo, is immensely popular in Mindanao.
A recent Pulse Asia survey revealed that Sara's trust rating is 94% in Mindanao and 57% in the Visayas, compared to 43% in Metro Manila and 37% elsewhere in Luzon. Her support remains robust even as the impeachment trial continues, suggesting that regional identification, family loyalty, local political networks, and resistance to perceived "elite persecution" contribute to her enduring popularity.
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