
Daughter of Rodrigo, Philippine vice president.
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Duterte was first elected mayor of Davao City, succeeding her father Rodrigo Duterte. She served three terms (2010-2013, 2016-2019, 2019-2022). Her administration continued the city's tough-on-crime policies, including the use of 'death squads' against drug suspects.
Sara Duterte was elected vice president under the Lakas-CMD party, running on a joint ticket with Bongbong Marcos. She won by a landslide, receiving over 32 million votes. She was the first vice president to be elected from a different party than the president.
President Bongbong Marcos appointed Duterte as Secretary of the Department of Education. She concurrently served as vice president. Her tenure focused on the 'Matatag' curriculum reform and addressing learning losses from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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