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Duterte grandsons win by a landslide in Davao City
Rodrigo Duterte II, grandson of former president Rodrigo Duterte, has won a council seat in Davao City's 1st district with 192,324 votes, making him the top city council candidate.
He ran under the Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod party and expressed surprise and joy at his landslide victory.
Rodrigo Duterte II is one of two Duterte grandsons who vied for elective posts in the 2025 midterm elections.
His father, Paolo Duterte, is expected to win his third term as district representative, and his brother Omar Vincent is poised to become congressman for the 2nd District.
Rigo Duterte's victory, coupled with his uncle Sebastian's expected promotion to acting mayor, may lead to him serving as Davao City's vice mayor.
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