Duterte, Paolo "Pulong" Zimmerman

Paolo "Pulong" Zimmerman Duterte is a prominent Filipino politician and businessman currently serving his third term as the Representative for Davao City's 1st District. Born on March 24, 1975, as the eldest son of former President Rodrigo Duterte and Elizabeth Zimmerman, he built his political foundation in Davao City, serving as a Barangay Captain and later as Vice Mayor from 2013 until his resignation in 2017. Throughout his tenure in the House of Representatives, where he also served as a Deputy Speaker, he has focused on legislation regarding disaster resilience and regional development. Despite his electoral success, his career has been marked by high-profile controversies, including allegations of drug smuggling and recent legal challenges following his father's arrest in early 2025.