VP Sara attends Bagong Pilipinas rally in Manila

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 28) -- Vice President Sara Duterte was present at the Quirino Grandstand for the Bagong Pilipinas kick-off rally on Sunday.

Duterte arrived at the government-organized event in the afternoon.

In a statement, Duterte said the Department of Education, which she leads, is in favor of the Marcos administration's eight-point socioeconomic agenda.

She said she also supports the Davao City prayer protest that is opposing the proposed Charter change.

“Mahalagang makita at maintindihan natin ang panganib na nakaamba sa atin oras na tuluyan nating isinuko ang ating Saligang Batas sa kamay ng mga taong may personal at politikal na interes,” Duterte said.

[Translation: It is important that we see and understand the danger that threatens us when we completely surrender our Constitution to the hands of people with personal and political interests.]

"Manindigan tayo laban sa pagbabago sa ating Saligang Batas sa pamamagitan ng 'Pera kapalit ng pirma para sa People’s Initiative'," she added.

[Translation: Let's stand against changing our Constitution through 'Money in exchange for signatures for the People's Initiative'.]

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said thousands of Filipinos gathered at the event as early as Sunday morning.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to lead the kick-off rally in the evening, highlighting “Bagong Pilipinas” as a call for a deep and fundamental transformation in all sectors of society and government to foster a unified commitment towards nation-building.