Showbiz insider and content creator Ogie Diaz stirred political discussion after commenting on Vice President Sara Duterte’s announcement that she will run for president in 2028.
In a recent Facebook post, Diaz, known to have supported former vice president Leni Robredo in the 2022 elections — shared a conversation with a friend who is a loyal Duterte supporter.
“A DDS friend told me, ‘Mag-shift ka na kay Sara Duterte, walang katalo-talo sa 2028!’”
Diaz acknowledged Duterte’s perceived political strength.
“Alam ko namang malakas si VP Sara. Pag mahina kalaban niyan, panalo yan. Pag marami siyang makakalaban, panalo pa rin siya,” he wrote.
However, he clarified that his vote would depend on how she addresses the issues surrounding her.
“Although sabi ko, kung mailalatag naman ni Sara nang maayos ang kanyang mga pruweba at may totoong datos sa mga ikinakabit na isyu sa kanya tulad ng confidential funds, Mary Jane Piattos, corruption sa DepEd, at iba pa, baka iboto ko siya.”
He added humorously: “After all, isang boto lang naman yung akin versus napakarami niyang boto — malulunod pa rin yung isang boto ko. Hahaha!”
Diaz also said he is willing to listen if Duterte presents data-backed accomplishments.
“Kahit siguro yung accomplishments na lang ng OVP, pwede namang ilatag na lang niya with datos, willing naman ako to listen.”
Diaz stressed the importance of transparency and clear communication.
“Kasi kung maliit man ang ibinigay na budget sa OVP, kaya din naman niyang i-justify kung saan-saan ginastos. Parang nung VP si Ma’am Leni, kahit ang DDS, hindi pinaratangang corrupt si Ma’am Leni, di ba?”
He expressed hope that Duterte would articulate her positions clearly and without relying heavily on prepared scripts.
“Sana, marinig din natin siya nang walang binabasa tungkol sa mga stand niya sa mga national issues. Yung galing sa puso, yung klaro yung pagkakalatag ng sentences at kahit si Aling Tasing, maiintindihan ang bawat buka ng kanyang bibig.”
Diaz also urged all presidential aspirants to participate in public debates.
“Saka sana pagdating ng kampanya, i-push natin siya to join debates. Para marinig natin ang stand ng lahat ng tumatakbong presidente sa mga issues at concerns ng taumbayan.”
He cautioned against candidates refusing televised debates.
“Sa lahat ng tatakbo: sana hindi natin marinig yung, ‘Ayaw ko nang makipagdebate on national tv… didirekta na lang ako sa mga taumbayan mismo.’”
Diaz concluded with a reminder about the weight of the presidency: “Tandaan: Hindi po anim na araw o buwan ang pinag-uusapan dito. Anim na taon po nating titiisin o ie-enjoy ang Pangulo.”
Vice President Sara Duterte has yet to respond to Diaz’s remarks.
