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Oct 8, 2026
BORN AND RAISED BY DABAWENYOS — Paolo Duterte
I read a post recently that seemed to suggest that Davao City’s progress and identity can be traced mainly to the Dutertes.
I think that needs a little clarification.
Davao is not about the Dutertes. Davao is about Dabawenyos.
I was born and raised here. I grew up seeing ordinary Dabawenyos—workers, entrepreneurs, farmers, professionals, drivers, teachers, vendors, public servants and business owners—do their part in making this city what it is today.
August 27, 2026
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro challenged Davao City Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte to release documents related to the city’s flood control projects on Thursday, August 27.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro challenged Davao City Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte to release documents related to the city’s flood control projects on Thursday, August 27.
The call came after Duterte insisted he possessed evidence proving the projects in Davao were properly implemented, following Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s description of the city as the “epicenter of flood control.”
Castro also pointed out that Duterte failed to appear and submit the said documents when summoned by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).