JUSKO PO! JUST NOW: EVERYONE WAS SHOCKED BY WHAT MAYOR BASTE SAID!

Amidst a heated press conference this morning at Davao City Hall, the world stopped for a moment after an unexpected statement from Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte — a revelation that immediately sparked discussion across the country. Mayor Baste’s face, usually calm and smiling, turned serious as he held the microphone. Just seconds after he began speaking, the entire hall suddenly fell silent.

“I can’t keep quiet anymore,” was Mayor Baste’s first line that made all the cameras stop. “It’s time for everyone to know the truth.”

No one was prepared for what he said next. According to witnesses, Mayor Baste seemed reluctant as he revealed issues he had been hiding for a long time — including alleged corruption in several city projects, tensions between several officials, and the involvement of several high-ranking personalities in “secret talks” about power and influence in Mindanao.

The Unforgettable Scene

At around 10:45 a.m., while live on several local media outlets, Mayor Baste admitted that he has been prevented from speaking for a long time. “There have been many attempts to silence me. But now, I can no longer hide it,” he said, releasing several documents.

According to him, there were several “contracts” entered into by the previous administration that contained “anomalies” and “unfair favors.” As the papers were shown, murmurs could be heard in the press room, and several other reporters shouted “Terrible!”

What’s even more surprising is that Mayor Baste mentioned that he was also allegedly implicated in those transactions. “I don’t want to tarnish the name of Davao,” he emphatically stated.

Public Reaction

Clips of his statement quickly spread on social media. Within minutes, the hashtags #MayorBasteRevelation and #DavaoTruthBomb were trending on X (formerly Twitter) .

Many netizens said, “Finally, someone has spoken,” while others doubted whether there was a political motive behind his sudden revelation. “Timing is everything,” commented one netizen. “But if everything he said is true, this is a major earthquake in Davao politics.”

Some of Mayor Baste’s supporters also said that this was the “truest Duterte moment” in a long time — the courage to speak the truth even against the tide.

Issues Opened

Amidst all the chaos, some important details emerged from the documents presented by Mayor Baste. One of them was the alleged road project that was said to be double the budget but only half completed. He also mentioned “water contracts” that seemed to favor some businessmen connected to big names in Manila.

“I’m not saying that everyone is corrupt,” explained Mayor Baste, “but if something is wrong, we should fix it. We can’t just cover it up.”

Officers’ Response

A few hours later, several city councilors issued a statement, apparently also surprised by the mayor’s remarks. “We don’t know anything about those documents,” said Councilor D., “but if they are true, they should be investigated.”

Meanwhile, according to a spokesperson for the City Legal Office, an internal review will be conducted on the aforementioned projects. “We will verify everything, but we urge the public to remain calm,” it said.

The Duterte Family and the Silence

One of the most anticipated things by the public is how the Duterte family, especially former President Rodrigo Duterte, will react. But until now, the former president has remained tight-lipped. According to those close to the family, this is a “private matter” and should not be made a political issue.

But speculations grew stronger after netizens noticed that Mayor Baste removed some photos with some of his siblings from his official social media page.

“Is there a rift in the family?” the observers asked. “Or is this just a tactic to expose the enemies?”

Experts Who Spoke

According to political analyst Dr. Liza Ortega, this could be the beginning of a bigger political change in Davao. “If everything Mayor Baste revealed is true, it could affect not only the local government but also national politics,” she explained.

But according to Prof. Joel Ramirez, one should be careful in making quick judgments. “The timing of the statement is suspicious. We should look at who will benefit from this noise.”

The People’s Question

As social media continues to ignite with discussions, the question remains: what is Mayor Baste’s motive? Is what he is fighting for the truth, or is it part of a larger plan for the 2025 elections?

One netizen commented: “If all this is true, maybe he’s the only one who has the courage to reveal it. But if it’s scripted, the timing is brilliant.”

At the End of Everything

As the day draws to a close, reactions continue to pour in. Some are praying for Mayor Baste, some are supportive, and some are saying “maybe there’s a deeper story.”

But only one thing is clear — Davao politics has been revived amid a statement that no one thought would happen today.

And as the entire country continues to wait for Mayor Baste’s next move, the people have only one question: what else will he reveal?