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What historic first did Sara Duterte achieve as Vice President?

  • Youngest in Philippine history

  • First female

  • First from Luzon

  • First with a law degree

Answer

Sara Duterte made history as the youngest Vice President in Philippine history. At the age of 43, she surpassed the previous record held by Salvador Laurel, who was 45 when he assumed the vice presidency in 1986. Duterte's election to the second-highest office in the land marked a significant milestone in Philippine politics, as she became the first female vice president to be elected by a majority vote.
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