Duterte’s brother diesDAVAO CITY, Philippines — The youngest brother of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte died yesterday due to a lingering illness. Benjamin “Bong” Duterte, 62, helped draft the campaign plan of his niece, Vice President Sara Duterte, during the 2022 elections. We take comfort in our faith knowing that we now have a campaign manager in heaven,” the Vice President said. Benjamin had twice visited his brother at The Hague, where the former president has been detained since March 2025. He was a councilor of Davao City when Duterte was mayor.

Source: Philippine Star February 07, 2026 16:33 UTC