Sebastian Duterte

Sebastian Duterte is the mayor of Davao City and a prominent supporter of his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained by the International Criminal Court in The Hague. He leads protests and rallies, accusing the current government of political persecution and urging for his father's release. Sebastian also criticizes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration and vows to uphold his family鈥檚 legacy during the 2025 midterm elections.

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Last updated at April 23, 2025.

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Duterte supporters rally across PH for 80th birthday

Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte rallied across the country on March 28 to celebrate his 80th birthday and call for his release from detention.
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Duterte ex-wife, relatives plan visits despite detention

Elizabeth Zimmerman, the ex-wife of former President Rodrigo Duterte, and other family members will visit him in The Hague next week despite no longer being considered next-of-kin.
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Malaca帽ang: Personal debts don鈥檛 override legal duties

Malaca帽ang stated that personal debts of gratitude should not interfere with the government's responsibility to uphold laws and international commitments.
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Palace criticizes ex-President Duterte for ICC arrest, defends law implementation

Malaca帽ang responded to Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte's criticism of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., who allowed his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, to be arrested by the International Criminal Court.
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SC orders officials to explain why habeas corpus should not issue for detained Duterte

The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered government officials involved in former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest to explain within 24 hours why a writ of habeas corpus should not be issued.
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Marcos declares March 17 and Aug. 15 as special non-working days in Davao City

President Marcos has declared March 17 and Aug. 15, 2025, as special non-working days in Davao City to mark two major local celebrations.
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Dutere't children file SC petitions for father's return from ICC

Veronica 'Kitty' Duterte, Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte, and their brother Davao City Representative Paolo 'Pulong' Duterte have filed petitions before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking the return of their father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who was arrested and flown to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
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Seb Duterte criticizes Marcos admin over dad's ICC arrest

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte on Tuesday criticized the arrest of his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, calling it a political move by the Marcos administration.
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VP Sara Duterte returns 'anytime this week' to attend Davao festivities

Vice President Sara Duterte is set to return to the Philippines 'anytime this week' after attending a thanksgiving event for overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong over the weekend.
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Malacanang challenges Davao City Mayor Duterte's claims on crime leniency

Malacanang dismissed Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte's remarks on Thursday, questioning the basis for his claim that the Marcos administration is lenient towards criminals.
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