Duterte says he's using media coverage to send message to 'lover boy' Baste

President Rodrigo Duterte said he is using media coverage to send a message to his son Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, who he is having trouble contacting.

During his speech at the launch of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) tax campaign for 2017 on Monday, Duterte once again brought up Baste's personal life.

Comparing his youngest son to his other children, Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte and Vice Mayor Paolo "Pulong" Duterte, the President said he is having difficulty with Baste.

"Hindi ako hirap sa unang… but you know, kagaya nito ni Baste. Iyong si lover boy. Ayaw ko lang siraan baka magalit. Ako ang nag… you know, some are making good. Inday, she’s mayor, Pulong is vice," said Duterte, before again discussing issues with Baste's relationship with his kids.

"Itong kay Baste pati ‘yung ibang apo ko, ako ang nag…kaya sabi ko na nasasaktan ako ‘nong marinig mo na, 'Love mo papa mo, mama mo?' 'Mama lang.' Iyong anak kong si Baste ‘yung tatay," Duterte added.

The President last week bared his issues with Baste's relationship with sexy star Ellen Adarna, criticizing his son for not being home enough. Baste had responded on social media saying the couple had already broken up.

In Monday's speech, Duterte revealed that he has tried calling Baste but his security aides could not get in touch with him.

"P— ina Baste, nasaan ka? Hindi ko naman talaga alam kung nasaan eh. I took advantage of the national coverage. Tingnan mo, tanungin ko sa mga security, 'Tawagan mo si Baste.' 'Sir, hindi sumasagot.' Sabagay nandoon kay ano, kay love niya si Ellen," he said. —JST, GMA News