MRRD Agila PNM

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Rodrigo Duterte graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the Lyceum of the Philippines University in 1968 and earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from San Beda College in 1972.

He passed the Philippine Bar Examination later that same year.

An overview of his educational background includes:

College of Law: San Beda College (Bachelor of Laws, 1972)

Undergraduate: Lyceum of the Philippines University (BA Political Science, 1968)

High School: Cor Jesu College (formerly Holy Cross College of Digos); also attended Ateneo de Davao University
Elementary: Santa Ana Elementary School (Graduated 1956)Prior to his education in Manila, he spent his early elementary years at Laboon Elementary School in Maasin, Southern Leyte.

Following his legal education and passing the bar, he went on to serve as a prosecutor in Davao City, eventually becoming the city's mayor and the 16th President of the Philippines.

02/06/2026

25/05/2026

Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte has focused his administration on infrastructure development, local social services, and maintaining the city’s reputation for public safety.

He also serves as the president of the PDP-Laban political party.

Key accomplishments and initiatives during his mayoral term include:

👊Infrastructure Development: Pushed through hundreds of local projects, including the completion of the City Library, City Health Office, and hundreds of kilometers of rehabilitated roads, bridges, and drainage systems aimed at mitigating local flooding.

👊Public Services: Spearheaded “Serbisyo Caravan” and “Kasalan sa Barangay” initiatives to bring government services and civil registry programs directly to grassroots communities.

👊Tourism and Safety: Maintained Davao City's status as a leading travel destination in the country and one of the safest cities in Southeast Asia, aided by robust local civil security measures.

👊Diplomacy: Facilitated foreign relations and investments by hosting several international ambassadors (such as representatives from Denmark) and receiving aid, such as medical and mobility equipment, from international partners.