Paolo Duterte
Also known as Paolo "Pulong" Zimmerman Duterte, Paolo Z. Duterte
Paolo "Pulong" Zimmerman Duterte (English: ; Tagalog: [dʊˈtɛɾtɛ]; born March 24, 1975) is a Filipino businessman and politician serving as the representative of Davao City's 1st district since 2019, and served as a House Deputy Speaker during the 18th Congress.
Paolo "Pulong" Zimmerman Duterte (English: ; Tagalog: [dʊˈtɛɾtɛ]; born March 24, 1975) is a Filipino businessman and politician serving as the representative of Davao City's 1st district since 2019, and served as a House Deputy Speaker during the 18th Congress. Prior to his election to the House of Representatives, Duterte previously served as vice mayor of Davao City from 2013 until his resignation in December 2017, which was only recognized in January 2018. Paolo Duterte is the eldest child of former mayor of Davao City and 16th Philippine president, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.[1][2]
Early life and education
Paolo Zimmerman Duterte was born on March 24, 1975, at Davao Doctors Hospital in Davao City. He is the eldest son of then-lawyer Rodrigo Roa Duterte, who would later become Mayor and Congressman of Davao City and President, and Elizabeth Zimmerman, a Filipina of German American descent. His sister, Sara Duterte, is the incumbent Vice President of the Philippines.[1]
Barangay politics (2007–2013)
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 of the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas - National (lit. 'Mindanao National Barangay League').[1]
Vice Mayor of Davao City (2013–2018)
He was elected as Davao City's Vice Mayor in the 2013 local elections assuming the post on June 30, 2013. He secured a second term in the 2016 local elections.[1]
House of Representatives (2019–present)
On October 12, 2018, Duterte filed his candidacy for congressman representing Davao City's 1st congressional district. He was proclaimed the winner by the Commission on Elections on May 14, 2019, and took his oath of office on June 21. In July, he was elected Deputy Speaker of the House for Political Affairs.[1]
Personal life
Duterte's first wife was Lovelie Sangkola, who is of Tausūg descent. They had three children: Omar Vincent (born January 26, 1994), Rodrigo II ("Rigo", born February 23, 1998), and Isabelle (born January 19, 2000). Paolo and Sangkola separated in 2005, with their marriage annulled in a sharia court in 2006.[1]
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References
- ↑ a b c d e f “Paolo Duterte”. Wikipedia. Text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. Rewrite it in your own words where you can. Encyclopedia Retrieved 2026-10-31
- ↑ ^ “Wikidata: Paolo Duterte”. Wikidata. Source of the dates, places, occupations and offices in the fact box (CC0). Web page Retrieved 2026-10-31
Further reading
- “www.davaocity.gov.ph / davao/vicemayor.aspx”. davaocity.gov.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Government Retrieved 2026-10-31
- “vismin.politics.com.ph / tag/mrs-lovelie-s-duterte”. vismin.politics.com.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Web page Retrieved 2026-10-31
- “www.sunstar.com.ph / davao/local-news/2016/05/04/dutertes-partner-reacts-property-expose-471608”. sunstar.com.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Web page Retrieved 2026-10-31
- “www.gmanetwork.com / news/story/570621/news/regions/sara-and-paolo-duterte-take-oaths-as-mayor-vice-mayor-of-davao-city”. gmanetwork.com. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. News Retrieved 2026-10-31
- “www.sunstar.com.ph / davao/local-news/2017/12/26/al-ag-lets-wait-if-president-accepts-paolos-resignation-581286”. sunstar.com.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Web page Retrieved 2026-10-31
- “newsinfo.inquirer.net / 957787/davao-city-councilor-claims-he-will-succeed-resigned-vice-mayor-paolo-duterte”. newsinfo.inquirer.net. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. News Retrieved 2026-10-31
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