Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte was reelected as the national party president of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) during the party's national assembly in Davao City.The election followed reports from 24 Oras Weekend, which highlighted the selection of officers, including Atty.Jimmy Bondoc as executive vice president and Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go as auditor.Duterte's re-election comes amid ongoing events related to Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

When asked about his sister's legal proceedings, Duterte commented on the context in which his name was mentioned by National Bureau of Investigation director Melvin Matibag, stating that such references are often taken out of context and criticizing those involved as 'the corniest people.' The article underscores political dynamics within the party and public reactions to high-profile legal cases involving prominent figures.It also highlights the interconnectedness of political leadership and judicial processes in Philippine politics.