Paolo Duterte

Paolo "Pulong" Zimmerman Duterte (born March 24, 1975) is a Filipino politician who is the representative of Davao City's 1st district. He previously was vice mayor of Davao City from 2013 until his resignation in December 2017.[5]

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

Paolo Duterte
Deputy Speaker
of the Philippine House of Representatives
In office
July 22, 2019 – October 13, 2020
House SpeakerAlan Peter Cayetano
Succeeded byPaulino Salvador Leachon
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Davao City's 1st district
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Preceded byKarlo Nograles
Vice Mayor of Davao City
In office
June 30, 2013 – January 5, 2018
MayorRodrigo Duterte (2013–2016)
Sara Duterte (2016–2018)
Preceded byRodrigo Duterte
Succeeded byBernard Al-ag (acting)
Member of the
Davao City Council
as the President of the
Liga ng mga Barangay-Davao City Chapter
In office
January 6, 2008 – June 30, 2013
Preceded byAmilbangsa Manding[1]
Succeeded byEdgar P. Ibuyan Jr.[2]
Barangay Chairman of
Catalunan Grande, Davao City
In office
November 15, 2007 – June 30, 2013
Preceded byJesus Sabio[3]
Succeeded byJanuary Navares-Duterte[4]
Personal details
Born
Paolo Zimmerman Duterte

(1975-03-24) March 24, 1975
Davao City, Philippines
Political partyHugpong sa Tawong Lungsod (local political party; 2011–present)
Other political
affiliations		National Unity Party (2019–present)
Spouse(s)
Lovelie Sangkola
​
(div. 2006)​

January Navares
​
(m. 2010)​
RelationsRodrigo Duterte (father)
Elizabeth Zimmerman (mother)
Sara Duterte (sister)
Sebastian "Baste" Duterte (brother)
Veronica Duterte (half sister)
Vicente Duterte (grandfather)
Soledad Duterte (grandmother)
ResidenceDavao City
Alma materUniversity of Mindanao
University of Southeastern Philippines
Lyceum-Northwestern University
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionBusinessman
WebsiteOfficial website

Paolo Duterte is the eldest son of former mayor of Davao City and now Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte.[6] His sister Sara is the incumbent Mayor of Davao City, while his brother Sebastian is the incumbent vice mayor of the said city.

Early life and education

Paolo Zimmerman Duterte was born on March 24, 1975 in Davao City. He is the eldest son of president Rodrigo Duterte and Elizabeth Zimmerman, a Filipina of American and German Jewish descent.[7] His sister, Sara Duterte, is the incumbent Mayor of Davao City.

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.[7]

In pursuit of his dream in becoming a pilot, he obtained his Airplane Private Pilot Licence at Mactan Aviation Technology Center Inc. Pilot School in 2018. He is currently working on his Commercial and Multi-Engine Pilot License and Helicopter Pilot Training at CheynAir Aviation.[8]

Career

Paolo Duterte started his career as a politician as a barangay captain serving the barangay of Catalunan Grande of Davao City's Talomo District 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').[7]

He was also part of the 15th and 16th City Council in Davao as a City Councilor from January 6, 2008 to June 30, 2013. He served as ABC Sectoral Representative as a councilor. He was elected as Davao City's Vice Mayor in the 2013 local elections assuming the post on June 30, 2013.[7] 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.[7] 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".[9] Davao City Majority Floor Leader Bernard Al-ag became acting vice mayor upon recognition of his resignation by President Rodrigo Duterte[10] on January 5, 2018.[11]

On October 12, 2018, Duterte filed his candidacy for congressman representing Davao City's 1st Congressional District.[12][13] He was proclaimed the winner by the Commission on Elections on May 14, 2019 and took his oath of office on June 21.[14][15] In July, he was elected Deputy Speaker of the House for Political Affairs.[16][17] Some of the bills he authored or co-authored as a congressman includes the creation of a Boracay Island Development Authority,[18] the renaming of Ninoy Aquino International Airport,[19] and the setting up of various department-level government agencies in charge of disaster resilience, OFWs[20] and emergency response.[21]

On July 10, 2020, Duterte is one of the 70 representatives who voted to "yes" to deny the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN, in favor of the report from Technical Working Group.[22]

Personal life

Duterte's first wife was Lovelie Sangkola,[23] who was of Tausūg descent, with whom he has 3 children. Their marriage was annulled in 2006. Paolo then married his longtime girlfriend, January Navares, in December 2010. They have 2 children together.[24]

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.[25]

References
  1. "Duterte's son is newest city councilor". MindaNews. January 7, 2008. Archived from the original on July 4, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  2. "17th Sangguniang Panlungsod - City of Davao". spdavao.wordpress.com. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  3. "The son also rises: Duterte's son running as barangay chair". MindaNews. October 22, 2007. Archived from the original on January 20, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  4. Bulosan, Chrislen (May 7, 2018). "Asawa ni Paolo Duterte tatakbo ulit sa pagka-barangay chairperson". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on August 3, 2018. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  5. "Davao Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte resigns". CNN. December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  6. "Sara and Paolo Duterte take oaths as mayor, vice-mayor of Davao City". GMA News. June 20, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
  7. "Vice Mayor's Profile". Davao City Government. Archived from the original on December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  8. "House of Representatives House Members". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  9. "Paolo Duterte resigns as Davao City vice-mayor". Rappler. December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  10. Careno, Karina (December 26, 2017). "Al-ag: Let's wait if President accepts Paolo's resignation". Sun Star Davao. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  11. Lim, Frinston (January 5, 2018). "Davao City councilor claims he will succeed resigned Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte". Inquirer Mindanao. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  12. Galvez, Daphne (October 12, 2018). "Paolo Duterte files COC for House seat in 2019". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  13. Ranada, Pia (October 12, 2018). "Paolo Duterte running for Davao City congressman". Rappler. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  14. Sambalud, Mart (May 15, 2019). "Duterte children proclaimed winners in Davao City". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  15. "LOOK: Duterte siblings take oath of office". ABS-CBN News. June 21, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  16. Panti, Llanesca T. (July 19, 2019). "Pulong agrees to be Deputy Speaker for Political Affairs – Cayetano". GMA News. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  17. Berlanga, Ryniel (July 25, 2019). "House elects other leaders". SunStar Manila. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  18. "'Authority' proposed to oversee Boracay Island". Boracay Informer. February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  19. Quismorio, Ellson (June 25, 2020). "Pulong files bill renaming NAIA to Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Pilipinas". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  20. Cruz, RG (July 24, 2019). "Cayetano, Duterte son co-author bill creating OFW department". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  21. 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.
  22. Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  23. "Mrs. Lovelie S. Duterte Archives – Politiko Visayas Mindanao". Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  24. "Duterte's partner reacts to property expose". May 3, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  25. Mercado, Neil Arwin (June 9, 2019). "Meet Rodrigo III, the President's first great-grandson". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
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