NO one has bothered to explain why the subject of who should succeed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should occupy us Filipinos right now. His term expires in 2028, nearly four years away. Despite former president Rodrigo Duterte's unsubstantiated allegation of some drug use, the President appears to be in fairly good health with no rumored illness that could accelerate presidential succession. So also is Vice President Sara Duterte in perfect health to take over if there is any need for her to do so.