A Plea from One of the Millions Who cared for Rodrigo Duterte
We live in a time where misinformation spreads faster than truth, and many fail to see the real impact of a leader who stood against crime and corruption for the sake of the Filipino people. I am one of the millions who love and support former President Rodrigo Duterte, not because of blind loyalty, but because I have seen firsthand the difference he made in our country.
Drugs destroy the future of the youth. Drug addiction has led to countless crimes ,murder, rape, and violence that have torn families apart. Those who use and sell drugs choose a dangerous path, one that leads to suffering not only for themselves but for innocent people around them. How many young lives have been lost to addiction? How many families have suffered because of drug-related crimes?
Duterte stood up against this evil when others were too afraid to act. He faced criminals head-on, prioritizing the safety of millions of innocent Filipinos. If he were truly a bad president, why do so many people still fight for him today? Why do ordinary citizens continue to defend his legacy? It is because he was a leader who genuinely cared, one who made tough decisions to protect the people even if it meant facing criticism from those who benefited from corruption and crime.
A true father disciplines his children out of love. If your own father caught you doing drugs, would he ignore it? No. He would be angry, he would be hurt, but most importantly, he would want you to change. Duterte was like a father to the Filipino people. He did not tolerate wrongdoing. He was not perfect. he had a foul mouth, he spoke harshly but he took action when it mattered. And for that, criminals feared him, corrupt politicians wanted him gone, but millions of Filipinos stood by his side.
During the pandemic, we all feared for our survival. Many lost their jobs, and we thought we would starve. But the government, under Duterte, made sure that we had food to eat. While other leaders focused only on politics, he focused on the people. And even after his term ended, those who seek to twist the truth have not stopped their attacks against him.
Why do people still love him? Why do the people of Davao continue to respect him? Why do leaders of other nations admire him? Why do our OFW brothers and sisters support him? Because they saw the truth. They saw a leader who was willing to face the dirtiest battles to keep the country safe.
To those who cry for justice for drug addicts, I ask , where was your voice when innocent people were raped, murdered, and terrorized by criminals under the influence of drugs? Where was your outcry for the victims? Duterte did not order senseless killings he simply made it clear that crime would no longer be tolerated. Those who chose to continue down a dark path were given multiple chances to change. Free rehabilitation programs were offered. The government extended a helping hand. But what did they do? They continued to harm others.
People say Duterte had a dirty mouth but words do not define a person’s true character. Many hide behind politeness while committing terrible acts, just as there are those who go to church yet continue to do wrong. I would rather stand with a leader who speaks harshly but fights for the people than one who speaks gently but does nothing to stop injustice.
We must not let false narratives erase the truth. We must continue to stand against drugs, against crime, and against those who seek to protect criminals for their own benefit. Duterte may no longer be in office, but his impact remains. And as one of the millions who love and support him, I will continue to fight for the safety and future of my country and to the one guy who fight for us!
BRING OUR TATAY BACK AND PLEASE FIND WAYS TO KEEP HIM SAFE AND HEALTHY HIS TOO OLD FOR THIS.
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