Vice President Sara Duterte became emotional as she spoke about the situation she and her family are currently facing during a gathering in Davao City on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Duterte was seen shedding tears while delivering her speech, saying she felt nostalgic after seeing her former co-workers in the Davao City Hall and expressing how much she misses Davao and Mindanao.

“Pagkakita nako sa akoang mga kauban kaniadto sa City Hall, nostalgic ko. Nabati nako ang akoang kamingaw sa Davao -- sa Mindanao,” Duterte said.

The Vice President also shared her emotions about being able to spend time with her mother in their home in Davao City.

She said she is always happy to receive invitations to events in the city because these give her the opportunity to go home, see her mother, and spend time with her family.

“Malipay gyud ko og makadawat ko og imbitasyon kay matagaan man gud ko og opportunity nga mouli sa amoang balay, makita ang akoang mama, makaistorya og personal akoang mama. Unya, makauli --- magamit nako ang kanang --- lahi man gud na kung imoha gyud ang kama nga ginatulugan nimo,” she added.

She shared that returning to the city allows her to rest properly and sleep comfortably.

“Ingon ana siya ka-comfort zone sa akoa ang mouli og Davao. Ang dili nako mabuhat bisan sa asa,” she said.

According to her, life in Manila has not been easy for her family because they are only renting a house, which makes them feel less comfortable compared to living in their own home in Davao.

“Didto man gud sa Manila, naga-arkila lang mi og balay so dili gyud mi komportable kung asa mi nagapuyo kay dili siya amoa gyung balay. Unya pirmi mi mag-amping kay dili kami ang tag-iya sa maong balay. So pag makauli mi diri, it's some sort of a safe space para sa amoa sa pamilya,” Duterte said.

During her speech, the Vice President said there are times she thinks it might have been better if she had not run for vice president and, instead, ran again as mayor of Davao City.

Despite the challenges, Duterte said she remains determined to run for president in 2028.