Rigo Duterte
Rigo Duterte | |
|---|---|
Duterte in 2025 | |
| Vice Mayor of Davao City | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2025 | |
| Mayor | Sebastian Duterte |
| Member of the Davao City Council from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodrigo Sangkola Duterte II February 23, 1998 Davao City, Philippines |
| Party | HTL (2024–present) |
| Spouse |
Yssa Marie L. Duterte
(m. 2022) |
| Relations | Duterte family |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Mindanao (BA) |
| Occupation |
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| Website | www |
Rodrigo "Rigo" Sangkola Duterte II (born February 23, 1998) is a Filipino businessman and politician[1] 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 and education
Duterte was born on February 23, 1998, in 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] He graduated from the University of Mindanao in 2023 with a bachelor of arts degree of Political Science.[6][7]
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.[8] Before this, Duterte served as his father's chief of staff.[1] On May 12, 2025, Duterte topped the election with 192,324 votes.[9]
Acting Vice Mayor of Davao City
On July 1, 2025, Duterte took over the role as the acting vice mayor of Davao City upon designation by the Department of the Interior and Local Government, as he was the most voted councilor in the previous election.[10][11] Vice Mayor and uncle Sebastian Duterte became acting Mayor of Davao City because winner Rodrigo Duterte was unable to take oath due to his detention at the Hague.[12] however, Duterte was seen as unprepared, at times, he failed to use the gavel, mispronounced words, and admitted he was nervous.[13][10]
Personal life
Duterte is married to Yssa Marie Duterte (née Labrador) since 2022 and have one child.[14]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2025 | Councilor (Davao City–1st) | HTL | 192,324 | 11.71% | 1st | N/a | Won | |
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.
- ^ Bolledo, Jairo (May 6, 2025). "Meet Rodrigo II, Duterte's other grandson running as Davao City councilor". Rappler. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ^ Alivio, Cristina E. (October 11, 2024). "Rigo Duterte files COC for Davao City councilor". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 9, 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.