Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte, Mayor of Davao City, has been named president of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP-Laban) political party, signaling continued leadership within the Duterte family.
Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, serving as Mayor of Davao City and youngest son of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was officially appointed president of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP-Laban) political party. The appointment took place during the PDP National Council Meeting, a fact confirmed in a social media announcement by Senator Bong Go. At 38 years old, Baste Duterte is also the younger brother of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Baste Duterte initially entered politics as the vice mayor of Davao City in 2025 alongside his father, who was the mayor. He assumed the role of acting mayor after his father’s arrest on drug war-related charges and was formally sworn in as mayor in January of this year.
Senator Bong Go stated that during the meeting, key party members discussed important issues and the future direction of PDP-Laban, reaffirming their unity and dedication to serving the Filipino people.
This leadership appointment reflects the sustained influence of the Duterte family within Philippine politics and the PDP-Laban party in particular. No official statements indicated any opposition or controversy related to this announcement at the time.
This news is relevant to Filipinos overseas, including overseas Filipino workers, given the evolving political landscape in the Philippines and the implications for national policy and governance.
Sources referenced:
- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/983553/baste-duterte-pdp-laban/story/
