Veteran lawyer and media personality Bing Guanzon has officially confirmed that she intends to run for the Philippine Senate in the 2028 national elections, while openly declaring her support for Vice President Sara Duterte’s potential presidential bid.

Guanzon made the announcement during a gathering in Cebu, where she addressed an energetic crowd and revealed her political plans for the upcoming national elections.

According to Guanzon:

“I announce my intention to run for senator and support Sara Duterte for Presidente.”

Her declaration places her among the earliest political figures to publicly align with the emerging Sara Duterte 2028 presidential movement, which continues to gain momentum in early political discussions.

A Campaign Anchored in Visayan Representation

Aside from supporting Duterte’s presidential bid, Guanzon emphasized that her Senate campaign will also focus on strengthening Visayan representation in the national legislature.

She noted that the Senate has lacked representation from Cebu for many years.

“For 15 years there has been no Cebuano senator. We will reclaim our seat in the Senate.”

Guanzon, who hails from Negros Occidental and has family roots in Iloilo, said she speaks fluent Cebuano and intends to amplify the voice of Visayan communities in national policymaking.

For many observers, this regional message could resonate strongly across the Visayas, where calls for stronger representation in national politics have long been expressed.

Background in Government and Law

Before becoming a prominent media commentator, Guanzon served in several high-profile government positions.

She previously held roles in both the:

• Commission on Elections (COMELEC)

• Commission on Audit (COA)

Her legal background also includes authorship of the legal reference book:

“The Anti Sexual Harassment Act Notes and Cases.”

The work has been catalogued by the Library of Congress in the United States, marking international recognition of her contributions to legal scholarship and women’s rights law.

Political Alignments Ahead of 2028

Guanzon’s announcement comes as early political alignments are beginning to take shape for the 2028 presidential election.

Vice President Sara Duterte has consistently appeared as one of the strongest potential candidates in early political surveys, with several polls showing her holding a significant lead over other possible contenders.

While the 2028 elections remain years away, analysts note that early declarations like Guanzon’s indicate that political coalitions are already beginning to form.

Politikanta Insight 🦅

In Philippine politics, early alliances often signal the direction of future political battles.

By declaring support for Sara Duterte this early, Guanzon is positioning herself within a movement that many observers believe could shape the next chapter of national leadership.

And in a political environment where narratives often shift quickly, early alignment can become a powerful signal of momentum.

As some political observers jokingly say:

“Ang kampanya sa Pilipinas, nagsisimula hindi sa campaign period… kundi sa sandaling may magsabing ‘handa na ako.’”

📖 Bible Reflection

“Where there is no counsel, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.”
— Proverbs 11:14 (KJV)

Leadership requires wisdom, counsel, and accountability.
As political alliances form and leaders step forward, the true test of leadership remains the same: service to the people and commitment to the nation.