Sara Duterte is the quintessential role model for Filipinos who aspire to reinvent the meaning of leadership—by doing precisely the opposite of what the Constitution demands. 

As Vice President, she vowed to serve the public and uphold the law, but she has managed to flip this narrative into a masterclass on political irony. Refusing to take a congressional oath to tell the truth? Bold. Ditching invitations from a co-equal branch of government? Iconic. Weaponizing public platforms to criticize her own administration while spewing expletives and threats? Groundbreaking. Ignoring a lawful summons by law enforcement? A true innovator in the art of accountability avoidance.

Sara’s leadership style teaches us a valuable lesson: why follow the rules when you can bulldoze them? Her actions are a satire in themselves—a portrait of power unbound by law or decorum, challenging Filipinos to rethink what “public servant” really means.