Social media exploded this week after a controversial video of Vice President Sara Duterte surfaced online — a clip that quickly became the subject of ridicule, memes, and fiery political debate. The video, allegedly taken during an event in Singapore, shows VP Sara behaving unusually on stage — prompting netizens to ask, “Lasing ba si VP?”

The clip, which has now gained millions of views across Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, shows Duterte laughing uncontrollably and moving in an erratic manner while delivering her speech. Many supporters were left stunned, while critics wasted no time turning the incident into a trending hashtag: #SaraSayad and #IndayHigh.

“Nakaligtaan na naman ang gamot?”

One of the first viral reactions came from a YouTube commentator known as Sangkay Revelation, whose channel boasts over 1.58 million subscribers. In his latest video, he couldn’t contain his shock as he reacted to the footage.

“Mga sangkay, tingnan niyo ‘to! Hala bumigay na naman si VP Sara. Nilabutan ako! Baka naman lasing ito, no?”

He later added, half-jokingly, half in disbelief:

“Mukhang hindi naman ‘to gagawin ni VP Sara kung wala siyang tama. Baka naman naglasing tapos umakyat ng entablado!”

The humor quickly turned serious as the video spread. Within hours, the comments section was flooded — some laughing, others furious, and many disappointed.

Mixed Reactions Flood Social Media

While many netizens found the incident hilarious, others were deeply concerned about the Vice President’s public image. A Facebook post that gathered over 80,000 reactions read:

“Ito ba ang gusto niyong maging presidente? Samantalang si PBBM ay subsob sa trabaho para sa bayan, ito naman puro kalat sa event!”

Others were far less forgiving.

“Pambansang buang!” wrote one user.
“Inday super sayad!” added another.

But not everyone joined in the bashing. A few supporters defended Duterte, saying the video was taken out of context.

“Kumanta lang naman yan, issue na agad?” wrote a commenter named Bella Lasiao.

Still, the tide of online criticism was hard to stop.

Old Videos Resurface

As the controversy grew, old interviews of VP Sara began circulating again — particularly clips where she appeared “lutang” or distracted during press conferences.

In one resurfaced clip, Sara was asked if she shared the same sentiment as groups calling for President Bongbong Marcos to resign. Her response only deepened the confusion:

“No ma’am, I never said—no ma’am, I never said Marcos resign—wait lang, wait lang…”

Seconds later, another clip showed her saying the opposite:

“Pa-resign na nato si Marcos, ma’am.”

Netizens quickly pieced the clips together, accusing the Vice President of lying.

“Doon pa lang, alam mo na! Sinungaling talaga si Sarah,” one viewer wrote.
“Malabo pa sa dugo ng pusit!” another added.

“Nakakahiya sa mga taga-Singapore!”

The alleged Singapore event, which the Office of the Vice President has yet to comment on, became the center of the scandal. Some attendees reportedly witnessed Duterte’s strange behavior live.

“Didis, nakakahiya talaga ang pambato niyo! Nagpasaway na naman,” one tweet read, referring to her nickname “Inday.”

Others expressed embarrassment that a top Philippine official would act that way abroad.

“Nakainom ba siya? Nakakahiya sa mga residents ng Singapore. Para tayong ginawang katatawanan,” a commenter said.

The incident even prompted discussions among DDS (Diehard Duterte Supporters), many of whom expressed difficulty defending their long-time ally.

“Ito ‘yung mahirap ipagtanggol,” one DDS supporter admitted during a livestream. “Paano mo ipagtatanggol ‘to kung kita naman sa video?”

“Alam niyo mga sangkay…”

Despite the backlash, content creators like Sangkay Revelation continued to cover the issue. His reaction video — peppered with laughter, disbelief, and political commentary — perfectly captured the public’s mixed emotions.

“Parang nakainom talaga si VP Sara dito, mga sangkay. Ang bihira talaga, ewan ko ba ano nangyayari. Comment down below kung anong opinyon niyo!”

The post concluded with his trademark outro:

“Hanapin niyo po sa YouTube, Sangkay Revelation! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe, i-click ang bell at i-click ang all. Mag-ingat po tayong lahat — God bless everyone!”

A Test of Image and Leadership

For VP Sara Duterte, the viral video marks another difficult chapter in her already turbulent public image. Once celebrated as a strong and fearless leader, she now faces growing scrutiny — not just from her political opponents, but from disillusioned supporters as well.

As the controversy simmers online, one question lingers: Was it simply a misunderstood moment, or a glimpse into a deeper problem?

For now, the Vice President remains silent. But on social media — where every second is replayed, dissected, and memed — silence only fuels the noise.

And for the Philippines, where politics often walks hand-in-hand with spectacle, this latest scandal proves one thing: even the highest office isn’t safe from the unforgiving spotlight of the digital age.