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Duterte son Sebastian moves up to Davao City mayor; grandson Rodrigo II is vice mayor
Rodrigo "Rigo" Duterte II, grandson of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has officially taken over as the presiding officer of the Davao City Council.
He also assumes the role of vice mayor, while his uncle Sebastian Duterte takes over as acting mayor.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte, who won the mayoral race, remains in detention in The Hague pending proceedings with the International Criminal Court.
During his first session, Duterte II urged council members to work together for the progress and betterment of Davao City's residents.
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Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte is now the acting mayor due to the temporary legal incapacity of his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained.
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Vice President Sara Duterte expressed uncertainty regarding her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte's ability to take his oath as Davao City mayor due to ongoing legal discussions.
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Sebastian "Baste" Duterte officially assumed office as the Vice Mayor of Davao City through a solemn oath-taking ceremony on June 27.
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