The role of Vice President in the Philippines seems to come with its own set of peculiar duties, depending on who’s sitting in the chair. But one thing is certain: the main function of the VP is to wait for something to happen to the president.

Not in the case of the current and immediate past VP.

When Leni Robredo held the position, she was perpetually waiting for the next bus—perhaps because the presidential convoy never stopped for her. Her days were spent navigating the country, hopping on and off public transport like a commuter on an endless pilgrimage. The waiting was almost poetic, like an allegory for her term: always present, but never really going anywhere with the big boys.

Enter Sara Duterte, the current Vice President, who seems to have traded bus stops for wakes. Her calendar is a morbid collection of eulogies and condolences, as she attends one funeral after another. But whether she’s mourning the deceased or just the slow death of political aspirations is anyone’s guess. The only certainty is that, in her case, waiting has become an art form—if not a full-time job.

Is it time for Vice President Sara Duterte to step down? Let’s consider the evidence. 

First, there’s the promise of unity—a lovely buzzword that turned out to be as fleeting as a campaign jingle. Running alongside Bongbong Marcos, Sara promised to heal the nation’s wounds, but it seems the wound has only festered, with her brand of unity resembling a distant mirage rather than a political reality.

Next, there’s her curious affection for a foreign nation in matters of Philippine sovereignty. One would think that the daughter of a former president would know the importance of guarding our nation’s independence. But perhaps, in Sara’s view, being a patriot is overrated.

Then there’s the refusal to defend her office’s budget. Is this a calculated move to teach her political enemies a lesson? Or perhaps it’s just a demonstration of how the nation’s finances should really be handled—by not handling them at all.

Finally, Sara admits that the OVP’s projects could no longer be pursued under the current political atmosphere. Could it be that governance is too much of a hassle when you’re the political elephant in the room? Maybe she believes that a vice presidency without action is more stylish.

So, should Sara step down? Or should we simply brace ourselves for more inaction, foreign loyalty, and broken promises? After all, why fix what’s not broken—unless, of course, it’s our faith in leadership.