Benjamin Duterte, younger brother of former President Duterte, dies

Benjamin Duterte, the younger brother of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has passed away. 

In a Facebook post on Saturday, Vice President Sara Duterte announced the death of her uncle and thanked those who have extended their sympathies and offered prayers.

“Tiyo Bong was one of the strengths beneath our wings during the 2025 national and local campaign planning and operations. His quiet leadership will be deeply missed as we look ahead to the 2028 elections. We take comfort in our faith, knowing that we now have a campaign manager in heaven securing the success of the Filipino people,” she said. 

The Vice President added that her uncle had "expressed his wish that the wake and burial be limited to family and selected friends." —Jiselle Anne Casucian/VBL, GMA Integrated News