Duterte Family's Landslide Win in Davao City Defies ICC Case

Duterte Family Wins Big in Davao City Elections Despite ICC Case Davao City, Philippines – May 13, 2025 – In a surprising turn of events, the Duterte family secured a landslide victory in the recent Davao City elections. This comes despite former President Rodrigo Duterte's ongoing legal battle at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The results have sent shockwaves through the political landscape, sparking debate and discussion. The video from News5 shows the official proclamation of the winners, including Rodrigo Duterte's daughter, Vice Mayor-elect Baste Duterte, and his son, Congressman-elect Paolo Duterte. The high voter turnout, exceeding expectations, further underscores the significance of the election results. News5 reporter Bryll Montalvo, reporting live from Davao City, stated, "It's a landslide victory for the Duterte family here in Davao City." She also highlighted the unusually high voter turnout, exceeding that of the 2022 Presidential elections. The Comelec clarified that the former President's absence due to his ICC case didn't impede the election process. This raises questions about the future of Davao City's governance with the newly elected officials taking office. The high voter participation reflects the strong engagement of the electorate in the local political process.