Draft:Rodrigo Duterte II

Rigo Duterte
Rigo Duterte
	Duterte in 2025
Vice Mayor of Davao City
	Acting
	Assumed office ; July 1, 2025
Mayor	Sebastian Duterte
Member of the Davao City Council from Davao City's 1st congressional district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; June 30, 2025
Personal details
Born	Rodrigo Sangkola Duterte II; February 23, 1998 (age 27); Davao City, Philippines
Political party	HTL (since 2024)
Spouse	Yssa Marie L. Duterte (m. 2022)
Relations	Duterte family
Children	1
Alma mater	University of Mindanao (BA)
Occupation	Politician; businessman;
Website	www.rigoduterte.com

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Rodrigo "Rigo" Sangkola Duterte II (born February 23, 1998) is a Filipino politician and businessman^[1] based from Davao City who is the current acting Vice Mayor of Davao City since 2025, and a current member of the Davao City Council. He is the grandson of former President Rodrigo Duterte and the son of Davao City's 1st district representative Paolo Duterte. Duterte is also the younger brother of Davao City's 2nd district representative Omar Duterte.

Early life

Duterte was born on February 23, 1998 at Davao City, Philippines^[2] to Paolo Duterte and Lovelie Sangkola. Duterte's older brother is Omar (born 1994)^[3] and his younger sister is Isabelle (born 2000).^[4] Duterte is the grandson of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte and Elizabeth Zimmerman.^[5]

Political career

Davao City Council

On October 2, 2025, Duterte ran for Councilor of the Davao City Council under Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod from Davao City's 1st district and the first from the Duterte family to file candidacy. ^[6] Before this, Duterte served as his father's chief of staff.^[1] On May 12, 2025, Duterte topped the election with 192,324 votes.^[7]

Acting Vice Mayor of Davao City

On July 1, 2025, Duterte took over the role as the acting mayor of Davao City due to being the most voted councilor and after the Department of the Interior and Local Government designated him in the position.^[8]^[9] Vice Mayor and uncle, Sebastian Duterte became acting Mayor of Davao City because winner Rodrigo Duterte was detained at the Hauge.^[10] however, Duterte was seen as unprepared, at times, he failed to use the Gavel, mispronouncing words, and admitted he was nervous.^[11]^[8]

Personal life

Duterte is married to Yssa Marie Duterte (née Labrador) since 2022 and have one child.^[12]

References

^ ^a ^b Bolledo, Jairo (May 6, 2025). "Meet Rodrigo II, Duterte's other grandson running as Davao City councilor". Rappler. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
^ "CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDACY" (PDF). COMELEC.
^ Patumbon, Rojean Grace G. (May 13, 2025). "Duterte family secures 5 key posts in Davao City elections". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
^ Ranada, Pia (March 26, 2018). "Duterte's wish: For his grandson to be Davao City mayor". Rappler. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
^ Begas, Billy (October 18, 2022). "When three Duterte generations meet". Politiko. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
^ Alivio, Cristina E. (October 2, 2024). "Rigo Duterte files COC for Davao City councilor". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
^ Bolledo, Jairo (May 12, 2025). "Duterte grandson Rodrigo II elected Davao City councilor". Rappler. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
^ ^a ^b Francas, Nova Mae (July 2, 2025). "Rigo Duterte admits being nervous in presiding over City Council session". Mindanao Times. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
^ Tupas, Emmanuel; Suelto, Diana Lhyd. "Duterte grandson is Davao acting vice mayor". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
^ Rosauro, Ryan D. (July 1, 2025). "Rodrigo Duterte's grandson takes reins of Davao city council". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
^ Espinosa, Ian Carl (July 1, 2025). "'Rigo' Duterte struggles as acting vice mayor". MindaNews. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
^ "Rodrigo Duterte II marries fiance Yssa Labrador". Politiko. February 27, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

External links

Official website

[:0-1] Bolledo, Jairo (May 6, 2025). "Meet Rodrigo II, Duterte's other grandson running as Davao City councilor". Rappler. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

[2] "CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDACY" (PDF). COMELEC.

[3] Patumbon, Rojean Grace G. (May 13, 2025). "Duterte family secures 5 key posts in Davao City elections". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved September 16, 2025.

[4] Ranada, Pia (March 26, 2018). "Duterte's wish: For his grandson to be Davao City mayor". Rappler. Retrieved September 16, 2025.

[5] Begas, Billy (October 18, 2022). "When three Duterte generations meet". Politiko. Retrieved September 16, 2025.

[6] Alivio, Cristina E. (October 2, 2024). "Rigo Duterte files COC for Davao City councilor". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

[7] Bolledo, Jairo (May 12, 2025). "Duterte grandson Rodrigo II elected Davao City councilor". Rappler. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

[:1-8] Francas, Nova Mae (July 2, 2025). "Rigo Duterte admits being nervous in presiding over City Council session". Mindanao Times. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

[9] Tupas, Emmanuel; Suelto, Diana Lhyd. "Duterte grandson is Davao acting vice mayor". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

[10] Rosauro, Ryan D. (July 1, 2025). "Rodrigo Duterte's grandson takes reins of Davao city council". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

[11] Espinosa, Ian Carl (July 1, 2025). "'Rigo' Duterte struggles as acting vice mayor". MindaNews. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

[12] "Rodrigo Duterte II marries fiance Yssa Labrador". Politiko. February 27, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

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