Election On October 2, 2024, Duterte filed his candidacy to run 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. Before this, Duterte served as his father's chief of staff.
Vice Mayor of Davao City (2025–present) 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. 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. However, Duterte was seen as unprepared, at times, he failed to use the
gavel, mispronounced words, and admitted he was nervous. == Personal life ==