Duterte Faces Multiple Cases
Rewritten Article:
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Davao City representative and reelectionist Paolo "Pulong" Duterte found himself embroiled in an ongoing legal battle, as he hadn't yet acquired a copy of a complaint lodged against him by a businessman, Allegedly, the dispute revolves around claims of physical injuries and grave threats.
In a video statement, Duterte stated that his legal team has been working to authenticate the source of the viral video, which appears to show an altercation with the complainant. "My fellow Davaoeños, you've already seen the other video; this one's been doing the rounds for a while now. Remember who you'll be voting for as your first district representative. I won't interfere," Duterte declared.
Duterte revealed that his legal team has been informed about the video and is currently working to ascertain its origins. He maintained that, since he hasn't received the official complaint documents, he wouldn't be making any comments yet.
Meanwhile, Duterte is currently overseas, visiting the Netherlands, while investigations continue by the International Criminal Court (ICC) concerning alleged crimes against humanity attributed to his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs administration.
A statement issued by the Philippine National Police (PNP) declared they don't possess the CCTV footage related to the incident, and that neither the video nor the complainant's affidavit originated from any police unit or personnel. The PNP added they have no official role in the dissemination of these materials.
Women's groups have expressed concern about the incident, pointing to systemic issues such as prostitution and trafficking often associated with nightlife venues like the bar where the incident allegedly occurred. They believe these systemic issues, which remain insufficiently addressed by anti-trafficking agencies, have contributed to the incident's potentially serious consequences.
In the midst of this, Vice President Sara Duterte, Paolo's sister, addressed the allegations, stating, "Yes, I've said it before: this administration has done nothing but politicize and slander its opponents." Integrating relevant details from the enrichment data, she added, "When the massive election issue with the (2025) budget emerged... Several questioned and stated that the budget was unconstitutional. They asked about how the money was legally used, and soon enough, my impeachment came about."
- The ongoing legal battle in Davao City involves Paolo Duterte, who is a reelectionist representative, and a businessman, with claims of physical injuries and grave threats at the heart of the dispute.
- Amidst the controversy, Paolo Duterte is currently overseas, with investigations ongoing by the International Criminal Court concerning alleged crimes against humanity attributed to his father.
- The Philippine National Police (PNP) declared they don't possess the CCTV footage related to the incident, and that neither the video nor the complainant's affidavit originated from any police unit or personnel.
- In the realm of politics and general news, Vice President Sara Duterte, Paolo's sister, addressed the allegations, accusing opponents of politicizing and slandering, referencing an earlier election issue with the budget that led to impeachment claims. These public events underscore the interconnectedness of crime, justice, and policy-and-legislation in the Philippines, often making headlines in the crime-and-justice category of news.
