Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte lauded two Cebu lawmakers during the Visayas expansion of the Reform Alliance for Accountability, Good Governance and Ethics (Rage) Coalition in Cebu for their position on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. Speaking at Casino Español de Cebu on Sunday, May 10, 2026, Duterte expressed gratitude to former Pablo John Garcia and Rachel Marguerite del Mar, also known as Cutie del Mar.
Gratitude for Impeachment Opposition
Duterte thanked the two lawmakers for not supporting the first impeachment complaint filed in 2025 against Vice President Sara Duterte. He also praised Garcia and Del Mar for what he described as listening to the sentiments of their constituents instead of yielding to political pressure. The mayor emphasized the importance of prioritizing the voices of the people over partisan interests.
Rage Coalition Gathering
Duterte made the remarks during the coalition’s Cebu gathering, which drew hundreds of Duterte supporters and allied groups from across the Visayas. The event came ahead of Monday’s scheduled plenary deliberation and voting in the House of Representatives of the Philippines on another impeachment complaint involving the Vice President. The Rage Coalition, led by Duterte, is composed of various civic organizations, grassroots groups, and political parties advocating accountability, governance reforms, and democratic protection.
Supporters at the event expressed strong backing for Duterte’s leadership and the coalition’s mission. The gathering highlighted the growing political influence of the Rage Coalition in the Visayas region, as it continues to expand its reach beyond Mindanao. Duterte’s commendation of the Cebu lawmakers signals a strategic alliance ahead of the crucial House vote.
