MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte has been officially appointed president of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) Laban, according to his predecessor and Sen. Robin Padilla.
Duterte was first named acting president of the party last June after Padilla took a leave from the post to focus on his role as legislator.
“The Mayor of Davao City has been officially appointed as President of PDP-Laban! Brother of the Vice President and son of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Long live Mr. Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte!!” the senator said.

