Vicente Duterte


Vicente Duterte y Gonzales, also known by his nicknames Nene and Teti, was a Filipino politician and lawyer. He became Governor of the then-unified province of Davao, succeeding Alejandro Almendras who was elected Senator.

Early life

Vicente Gonzales Duterte was born to Facundo Duterte y Buot and Zoila Gonzáles from northern Cebu, who also traces her roots in Iloilo. He had four siblings and a half-brother.

Political career

Duterte previously served as Mayor of Danao, Cebu after he was appointed in that position in an acting capacity by then President Sergio Osmeña. He and his family moved to Davao in 1949. From 1959 to 1965, Duterte served as governor of Davao. On 30 December 1965, during his term as governor, Duterte was appointed to be Secretary of the Department of General Services. He collapsed in court and died of heart failure on 21 February 1968.

Personal life

Duterte was married to Soledad Roa, a teacher whom he first met at the Bureau of Public Schools. He is the father of Rodrigo Duterte, the 16th President of the Philippines, and the paternal grandfather of Paolo and Sara Duterte.