Sara Duterte is a Filipino lawyer and politician. She is currently serving as mayor of Davao City, the premier city in the whole island of Mindanao. In the May 13, 2019 election, she ran under the banner of the party she founded, the regional Hugpong Ng Pagbabago (HNP) Party. She easily won over independent candidate Magdaleno Marcellones.

Presidential Ambition
On October 2, 2021, Sara Duterte filed her certificate of candidacy for mayor. On the same day, Her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, announced that her daughter Sara is his candidate for president who will run with Senator Bong Go.

Sara Duterte is the consistent no. 1 among possible presidential candidates for the 2022 national elections with a rating of 20% and above, according to surveys conducted nationwide. Lately, she said that she is open to a presidential run. She has been going around the country and meeting with political leaders.

Personal Information
Complete Name –> Sara Zimmerman Duterte-Carpio
Nickname – Inday Sara
Birth Date –> May 31, 1978 (age 43 years)
Hometown –> Davao City, Davao Del Sur Province and, Philippines

Family
Father –> Current President Rodrigo Roa Duterte
Mother –> Elizabeth Zimmerman
Brothers –> Congressman Paolo Duterte, Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte
Half-Sister –> Veronica Duterte
Spouse –> Atty. Manases Carpio (married 2007)
Children –> 3

Education
College – San Pedro College (1999)
Degree – Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Law School – San Beda College (2005)
* Passed the bar in 2006

Political Career / Work Experiences
2010-2013, 2016-Present – Mayor
2007-2010 – Vice Mayor

Achievement
* Ranked No. 1 in job approval rating among all mayors for 2021 according to RP- Mission and Development Foundation Inc.

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See also: Famous People from Davao City