MANILA – Malacañang issued a brief and pointed response after Vice President Sara Duterte officially announced on Wednesday that she will seek the presidency in the 2028 national elections. 

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro confirmed during a briefing that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is fully aware of the Vice President’s declaration. 

Rather than offering an extended political commentary, the President’s reaction was distilled to a simple, two-word message: "Good luck."

''Nadinig niya po, at ang sabi niya po ay 'good luck.” the Palace official said.

The Palace’s concise statement comes as the political rift between the nation's top two leaders continues to widen. 

According to Castro, the President also took note of Duterte’s public expressions of regret and her requests for forgiveness regarding her past political alliances. 

“Yun lamang po at nadinig niya po ang mga sinabing pinagsisisihan at humihingi ng kapatawaran itong si Bise Presidente,” Castro added.

Despite the significance of the Vice President’s early bid for the country’s highest office, the administration appears to be keeping its distance, with Castro emphasizing that the President’s "good luck" remark was his full and formal response.