Paolo Duterte

Filipino politician (born 1975)

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal  family name is Zimmerman and the surname or paternal family name is Duterte.

Paolo Duterte

Official portrait of Duterte during the 19th Congress

Deputy Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives
In office
July 22, 2019 – October 13, 2020

Serving with several others

Leader| Alan Peter Cayetano
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Davao City's 1st district

Incumbent

Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Preceded by| Karlo Nograles
Vice Mayor of Davao City
In office
June 30, 2013 – January 5, 2018
Mayor|

* Rodrigo Duterte
(2013-2016)
* Sara Duterte
(2016-2018)

Preceded by| Rodrigo Duterte
Succeeded by| Bernard Al-ag (acting)
Member of the Davao City Council

Ex officio

In office
January 6, 2008 – June 30, 2013
Sector| Liga ng mga Barangay
Vice President for Mindanao Liga ng mga Barangay National
In office
July 2011 – June 2013
Barangay Captain of Catalunan Grande, Davao City
In office
November 15, 2007 – June 30, 2013
Preceded by| Jesus Sabio
Succeeded by| January Navares-Duterte
Personal details
Born|

Paolo Zimmerman Duterte

(1975-03-24) March 24, 1975 (age 49)
Davao City, Philippines
Political party| HNP (2018–present)
Other political
affiliations| NUP (2019–present)
Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod (local party; 2013–present)
Spouses|

Lovelie Sangkola

(ann. 2006)​

January Navares

(m. 2010)​

Children| 5
Parent(s)| Rodrigo Duterte (father)
Elizabeth Zimmerman (mother)
Relatives| Sara Duterte (sister)
Baste Duterte (brother)
Vicente Duterte (grandfather)
Soledad Duterte (grandmother)
See Duterte family
Alma mater| University of Mindanao (BA)
University of Southeastern Philippines (MPA)
Lyceum-Northwestern University (D.P.A)
Website| Official website

Paolo "Pulong" Zimmerman Duterte (/dəˈtɜːrteɪ/; Tagalog: [dʊˈtɛɾtɛ];[clarification needed] born March 24, 1975) is a Filipino politician serving as the representative of Davao City's 1st district since 2019; he was a House Deputy Speaker during the 18th Congress. He previously served as vice mayor of Davao City from 2013 until his resignation in December 2017.[1]

Paolo Duterte is the eldest son of former mayor of Davao City and 16th Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte.[2] His sister Sara is the incumbent Vice President of the Philippines, while his brother Sebastian is the incumbent Mayor of Davao City.

## Early life and education

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Paolo Zimmerman Duterte was born on March 24, 1975, at Davao Doctors Hospital in Davao City. He is the eldest son of lawyer Rodrigo Duterte, who would later become Mayor and Congressman of Davao City and President, and Elizabeth Zimmerman, a Filipina of German American descent.[3] His sister, Sara Duterte, is the incumbent Vice President of the Philippines.

For his elementary and secondary studies, Duterte studied at the Philippine Women's College of Davao, obtaining his high school diploma in 1991. He attended the University of Mindanao, where he obtained his bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance in 2002. Duterte also had graduate studies at the University of Southeastern Philippines, where he attained his master's degree in Public Administration in 2009, and at the Lyceum-Northwestern University, where he attained his doctorate degree in Public Administration in 2015.[3]

In pursuit of his dream of becoming a pilot, he obtained his Private Fixed-Wing Multi-Engine Pilot License at Mactan Aviation Technology Center Inc. Pilot School in 2018. Thereafter, he attained his Commercial Fixed-Wing Multi-Engine Pilot License at CheynAir Aviation in 2019 and Private Rotary Wing Pilot License in 2020 at the same institution. In addition, Paolo Duterte is also a holder of Diplomas in Criminal Psychology (2021) and Criminology (2022), with both courses being recognized as Centers of Excellence by the CHED.[4]

## Political career

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Paolo Duterte started his career as a politician as a barangay captain of barangay Catalunan Grande in the district of Talomo in Davao City from November 15, 2007, to June 30, 2013. In the later part of his barangay captain stint from July 2011 to June 2013, Duterte was vice president for Mindanao Liga ng mga Barangay National (lit. 'Mindanao National Barangay League').[3]

He was also part of the 15th and 16th Davao City Council as a sectoral representative of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) from January 6, 2008, to June 30, 2013.

### Vice Mayor of Davao City (2016–2017)

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He was elected as Davao City's Vice Mayor in the 2013 local elections assuming the post on June 30, 2013.[3] He secured a second term in the 2016 local elections.

Duterte later resigned as Vice Mayor of Davao City on December 25, 2017, saying the move was made out of "delicadeza" after his public quarrel with his daughter.[3] This was attributed by Duterte to his "failed marriage" to Lovelie Sangkola describing his former wife as "incorrigible". He thanked the city council and remarked that he is looking forward to the day he is able to "serve the country again".[5] Davao City Council Majority Floor Leader Bernard Al-ag became acting vice mayor upon recognition of his resignation by President Rodrigo Duterte on January 5, 2018.[6][7]

### House of Representatives (2019–present)

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On October 12, 2018, Duterte filed his candidacy for congressman representing Davao City's 1st congressional district.[8][9] He was proclaimed the winner by the Commission on Elections on May 14, 2019, and took his oath of office on June 21.[10][11] In July, he was elected Deputy Speaker of the House for Political Affairs.[12][13] Some of the bills he authored or co-authored as a congressman includes the creation of a Boracay Island Development Authority,[14] the renaming of Ninoy Aquino International Airport,[15] and the setting up of various department-level government agencies in charge of disaster resilience, OFWs[16] and emergency response.[17]

Duterte was reelected to his second consecutive term as congressman via landslide victory in 2022.[18]

## Personal life

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Duterte's first wife was Lovelie Sangkola,[19] who was of Tausūg descent, with whom he has 3 children, Omar, Rodrigo II, and Isabelle. Their marriage was annulled in 2006. Paolo then married his longtime girlfriend, January Navares, in December 2010. They have 2 children together, Sabina Duterte and Paolo Duterte II.[20] Navares-Duterte succeeded him as the barangay captain of Barangay Catalunan Grande, Davao City in 2013.[21]

Duterte has two grandchildren, Rodrigo Duterte III, son of Rodrigo Duterte II, born in June 2019; and Arturo Vicente Duterte, son of Omar, born on August 15, 2019.[22]

## References

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1. ^ "Davao Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte resigns". CNN. December 25, 2017. Archived from the original on December 28, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
2. ^ "Sara and Paolo Duterte take oaths as mayor, vice-mayor of Davao City". GMA News. June 20, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
3. ^ a b c d e "Vice Mayor's Profile". Davao City Government. Archived from the original on December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
4. ^ "House of Representatives House Members". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
5. ^ "Paolo Duterte resigns as Davao City vice-mayor". Rappler. December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
6. ^ Careno, Karina (December 26, 2017). "Al-ag: Let's wait if President accepts Paolo's resignation". Sun Star Davao. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
7. ^ Lim, Frinston (January 5, 2018). "Davao City councilor claims he will succeed resigned Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte". Inquirer Mindanao. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
8. ^ Galvez, Daphne (October 12, 2018). "Paolo Duterte files COC for House seat in 2019". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
9. ^ Ranada, Pia (October 12, 2018). "Paolo Duterte running for Davao City congressman". Rappler. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
10. ^ Sambalud, Mart (May 15, 2019). "Duterte children proclaimed winners in Davao City". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
11. ^ "LOOK: Duterte siblings take oath of office". ABS-CBN News. June 21, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
12. ^ Panti, Llanesca T. (July 19, 2019). "Pulong agrees to be Deputy Speaker for Political Affairs – Cayetano". GMA News. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
13. ^ Berlanga, Ryniel (July 25, 2019). "House elects other leaders". SunStar Manila. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
14. ^ "'Authority' proposed to oversee Boracay Island". Boracay Informer. February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
15. ^ Quismorio, Ellson (June 25, 2020). "Pulong files bill renaming NAIA to Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Pilipinas". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
16. ^ Cruz, RG (July 24, 2019). "Cayetano, Duterte son co-author bill creating OFW department". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
17. ^ Pacpaco, Ryan Ponce (September 25, 2019). "Yedda heads one of 2 groups tasked to harmonize disaster dep't measures". Journal.com.ph. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
18. ^ Colina, Antonio IV (May 11, 2012). "Duterte brothers, allies proclaimed as winners in Davao". MindaNews. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
19. ^ "Mrs. Lovelie S. Duterte Archives – Politiko Visayas Mindanao". Retrieved September 15, 2016.
20. ^ "Duterte's partner reacts to property expose". SunStar. May 3, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
21. ^ "Taking the challenge". SunStar. December 20, 2013.
22. ^ Mercado, Neil Arwin (June 9, 2019). "Meet Rodrigo III, the President's first great-grandson". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 11, 2019.

## External links

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* Media related to Paolo Duterte at Wikimedia Commons
* Paolo "Pulong" Duterte's Official website
* House of Representatives profile
* Paolo Duterte′s profile

House of Representatives of the Philippines

Preceded by

Karlo Nograles

|  Member of the House of Representatives
from Davao City's 1st district
2019–present  | Incumbent
Political offices
Preceded by

Jesus Sabio

|  Barangay Captain of Catalunan Grande, Davao City
2007–2013  | Succeeded by

January Duterte

Preceded by

Rodrigo Duterte

|  Vice Mayor of Davao City
2013–2018  | Succeeded by

Bernard Al-ag
Acting

* v
* t
* e

Rodrigo Duterte

* 16th President of the Philippines (2016–2022)
* Mayor of Davao City (2013–2016, 2001–2010, 1988–1998)
* Davao City 1st district Congressman (1998–2001)
* Vice Mayor of Davao City (2010–2013, 1986–1987 (OIC))

Presidency|

* Transition
* Inauguration
* First 100 days
* Administration and cabinet
* Executive orders
* International trips
* Polls
* Impeachment efforts
* Protests
* timeline
* SONA protests

| Policies|

* War on Drugs
* Federalism
* 9-1-1 and 8888
* DuterteNomics
* Build! Build! Build!
* Philippines v. China
* Freedom of Information
* AFP modernization
* Revolutionary government proposal
* Executive Order 10
* Executive Order 26
* Burial of Ferdinand Marcos
* Proclamation No. 55
* Proclamation No. 216
* K-12 implementation process
* Marawi rehabilitation
* 2017 ASEAN Summits
* Public Utility Vehicle modernization
* Boracay rehabilitation
* NTF-ELCAC
* Repatriation of Kuwait OFWs
* Canadian waste repatriation
* ICC withdrawal
* Manila Bay rehabilitation
* Manila Dolomite Beach
* COVID-19 pandemic response
* community quarantines
* vaccination programme
* Balik Probinsya

|

Legislation|

* Anti-Distracted Driving Act
* Free Internet Access in Public Places Act
* Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
* TRAIN Law
* Ease of Doing Business Law
* Mental Health Act
* E-NIPAS Act
* Bangsamoro Organic Law
* Philippine Identification System Act
* Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act
* DHSUD Act
* Rice Tariffication Law
* Universal Health Care Act
* Magna Carta of the Poor
* 4Ps Act
* Community-Based Monitoring System Act
* Sagip Saka Act
* Philippine Space Act
* Transnational Higher Education Act
* Malasakit Centers Act
* Bayanihan to Heal as One Act
* National Academy of Sports Act
* Anti-Terrorism Act
* Bayanihan to Recover as One Act
* Alternative Learning System Act
* BFP Modernization Act
* Department of Migrant Workers Act
* Amendments to the Public Service Act

Speeches|

* State of the Nation Address
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* August 7, 2016 speech

Elections|

* 1988 general
* 1998 general
* 2001 general
* 2010 general
* 2013 general
* 2016 presidential
* campaign
* 2019 general

Family|

* Vicente Duterte (father)
* Soledad Duterte (mother)
* Elizabeth Zimmerman (former wife)
* Honeylet Avanceña (common-law wife)
* Paolo Duterte (son)
* Sara Duterte (daughter)
* Sebastian Duterte (son)

Related|

* 17th Congress
* 18th Congress
* Coalition For Change
* Hugpong ng Pagbabago
* Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod
* Davao Death Squad
* Diehard Duterte Supporters
* Duterte fist
* Duterte Youth
* Mocha Uson Blog
* Mula sa Masa, Para sa Masa
* Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
* Controversies
* International Criminal Court case
* Dengvaxia controversy
* Good conduct time allowance controversy
* Shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcasting
* PhilHealth controversy
* Pharmally scandal
* Domestic incidents
* Siege of Marawi
* Mangkhut (Ompong)
* Republic v. Sereno
* Water crisis in Metro Manila
* 30th Southeast Asian Games
* 2019 Reed Bank incident
* 2020–2022 Taal Volcano eruptions
* COVID-19 pandemic
* Red-tagging incidents
* Goni (Rolly)
* Vamco (Ulysses)
* Rai (Odette)
* Megi (Agaton)

* ← Benigno Aquino III
* Bongbong Marcos →

* ← Jejomar Binay
* Leni Robredo
* Sara Duterte →

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