[DECODED] Duterte social media army very much alive, roars to defend embattled Sara Duterte

Vice President Sara Duterte has been investigated for her alleged misuse of confidential funds and slapped with impeachment complaints, causing a drop in her approval ratings. But in the Duterte multiverse, she’s in top fighting form and unscathed.

The Vice President’s support base on Facebook is fueled by networks of old and new players that are creating conversations about corruption and incompetence under the Marcos government, and framing her as a tough leader who is being unfairly persecuted.