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Jul 27, 2025
Pulong Urges PNP Chief Torre to Sign Waiver Before Boxing Match with Mayor Baste, Backs Drug Test Condition
Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has advised Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III to first sign a waiver before pushing through with his proposed boxing match against Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte.
The waiver, Duterte said, should absolve his younger brother of any legal liability should anything happen to either of them during the much-hyped bout. “Kung seryoso siya, mag-sign muna ng waiver. Kay kung mapuruhan sya, mamatay, mapriso, akong igsoon.
July 16, 2025
Paolo Duterte says no surprise if countries scramble to receive father
MANILA, Philippines — It would not be a surprise if different countries express openness to receiving former President Rodrigo Duterte should his bid for interim release from International Criminal Court (ICC) detention, his son and Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte said on Monday.
In a statement, the younger Duterte countered the opposition bloc 1Sambayan’s call to countries to refrain from accepting the former leader, should his interim release application be granted.