Duterte vs. De Lima

"If I were De Lima, ladies and gentlemen, I'll hang myself... Dapat kang mag-resign. Sa pinapakita mo, you resign," Duterte said while on the visit to PO1 Nestor Villanueva at St. Paul Hospital in Tacloban City.

On Monday duterte dared Senator Leila de Lima to hang herself and resign from her post as senator. Duterte uttered the statement while criticizing human rights advocates for failing to empathize with victims of drug abuse and their families.

"Wala ka ng mukha—anong ipakita mo sa mga babae? 'Follow me! This is how to be a woman of the world.' Iyan ang mahirap," he added.
last week De Lima led a Senate investigation on the alleged extrajudicial killings that happened under Duterte's watch.

Prior to these expose, Duterte revealed that De Lima is linked to drug lords inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) through her driver-bodyguard Ronnie Dayan who was her alleged love last week Gaining De Lima a disappointing look from the public eyes.

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Rodrigo Duterte Eats Something Smelly

President Duterte eating Durian

Botanically called Durio zibethinus or Durio is a tropical fruit mainly found in tropical countries like the Southeast Asia. Philippines, being a tropical country, have vast Durian trees which bears fruits during tropical seasons like months of August until October. In the Philippines, Davao City is the land of wide Durian farms making it the Durian Capital of the country. 

Durian of Davao City

Branded as the King of Fruits in Southeast Asia, Durian is the kind of fruit many people don't like to eat or even taste because of its foul smell but for some, it is the most delicious fruit they've ever tasted. I am a fan of  this fruit and what's even surprising is that this fruit is the favorite of Rody Duterte! Strong fruit for a strong eater. Even on meetings, Rody Duterte offers Durian to visitors as their meal. A single meeting can last for 20 hours which starts from 9PM until 4-5 early in the morning. 

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Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach Meets the Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Instagram photo of |Pia @piawurtzbach

Trully beautiful with a heart, Miss Universe 2016, Pia Wurtzbach visited Malacañang Palace on July 18 and met President Rodrigo Duterte. This selfie says it all!

Accompanied by her manager, Esther Swan, the beauty queen discussed their plans to host the 2017 Miss Universe in the Philippines together with Shawn McClain (Vice President for Marketing & Development, Paula Shugart (Miss Universe President), Wanda Teo (DOT Secretary), and Kat de Castro (undersecretary). 

Apart from being both achieved something this year, after Pia was crowned as Miss Universe 2016 and Rody Duterte was elected president of the Philippines, both also discussed the fact that they came from Mindanao. Pia is from Cagayan de Oro and Digong is from Davao which both gain their roots being a Mindanaoan. 

The meeting was a private one but the Malacañang press told the national television both of them had a great time discussing the plan. 

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President Rodrigo Duterte Joked About the Possibility of Going to War with China

"I reiterate my commitment to the Moro people, to the Tausug, gusto ko po [matapos] ang giyera na ito para makauwi na rin ang mga sundalo. May mga pamilya rin sila at maghintay na lang tayo ng giyera sa China,"[“ I want this conflict to end so that the soldiers can finally return home. They do have families and well just wait for the war against China.”] he said as some of the audience laughed.

"Baka giyerahin tayo ng mga gago. Mahirap iyan. Medyo wala tayong missile. Pero hand-to-hand, kaya. Pero siyagit [shout] man lang,"[“Maybe they’ll commence war against us. That’s tough. Cause we may not have a missile. But on hand-to-hand, we can.”] he once again said in jest.

The Philippines is engaged in a territorial dispute with China over parts of the South China Sea.

Relations between the two countries hit a nadir last month after Beijing refused to recognize a UN-backed ruling invalidating its claims to much of the sea.

The Philippines, which says it owns areas claimed by China, took the case to a Hague-based tribunal for arbitration.

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Duterte Promised the Development of Jolo Airport If Peace Comes To Mindanao.

Pres. Rody Duterte

"If you agree for peace, I will lengthen the runway and make it operational day and night. Iyan ang sinasabi ko sa inyo. And I will bring Arab investors here para wala kayong masyadong dynamics," says President Duterte. Duterte made the remarks in a speech to the troops at Camp Teodulfo Bautista in Jolo, Sulu."I would like to appeal to all, we stop this war. I am pleading para wala ng dugo," Duterte said.President Duterte promised to improve and open the Jolo airport to commercial flights if the Moro people would agree to stop the decades-long armed conflict in Southern Philippines.

Jolo, Sulu Airport

"I-guarantee lang ninyo ako na gusto na ninyo maghinto sa away at mag-usap tayo," he added.The President repeated in his speech that he was also part-Moro through his mother's side. He added that he has grandchildren who are part-Tausug as his son, Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte was once married to a "Moro lady".

The Jolo airport is the only one in Sulu province. It is classified as a minor domestic airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. But for the most part,  Jolo can only be accessed through ferry rides from Zamboanga City.Duterte said that his ties to the Moro people make him want peace more than anyone else in the country.

He said and stressed that his mother was a Maranao.

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Rodrigo Duterte Reveals List of Names Linked to Drug Trade

While attending the wake of a soldier, President Duterte announces on the national television on Sunday the names of people who are allegedly involved to the drug activity in the country. Judges, Politicians, Policemen, and over 150 Philippines Officilas were revealed to be linked to the growing drug trade in the Philippines which the new president wanted from the start to be stopped.

In an interview, Duterte unveiled the list of names involving drug trade. Remembering his campaign to stop illegal drug use, trade, and sale "...just give me 6 months, 6 months and everything will be clean."

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday named current and former officials allegedly involved in the drug trade. 

Listed below are the Philippines officials allegely involved to the drug trade as read by Duterte:

Judge Mupas of Dasmarinas Cavite 
Judge Reyes (only known) - Baguio City 
Judge Savilo - RTC branch 13 Iloilo City 
Judge Casiple - Kalibo, Aklan 
Judge Rene Gonzales - MTC 
Judge Navidad - RTC Calbayog City 
Judge Exequiel Dagala - MTC 
Judge Dapa - Siargao 
Mayor Reynaldo Flores - Naguilian, La Union 
Mayor Dante Garcia - Tubao, La Union 
Mayor Martin De Guzman - Bauang, La Union 
Mayor Marjorie Apel Salazar - Lasam, Cagayan 
Mayor Goto Violago - San Rafael, Bulacan
Mayor Marino Morales - Mabalacat, Pampanga 
Mayor Felix Castillo - Langiden, Abra 
Ex-Mayor Eufranio Eriguel - Agoo, La Union 
Mayor Jesus Celeste "Alias Boying" - Bolinao, Pangasinan 
Mayor Jose "Pepe" Miranda - Santiago City, Isabela 
Mayor Vicente Amante - San Pablo City, Laguna 
Mayor Ryan Dolor - Bauan, Batangas 
Vice Mayor Edgardo Trinidad - El Nido, Palawan 
Mayor Alex Centena - Calinog, Iloilo 
Mayor Julius Ronald Pacificador - Hamtic, Antique 
Mayor Jed Mabilog - Iloilo City Mayor Sigfredo Betita - Carles, Iloilo 
Mayor Mariano Malones - Maasin, Iloilo 
Ex-Mayor Michael Rama - Cebu City 
Mayor Hector Ong - Laoang, Northern Samar 
Mayor Rolando Espinosa - Albuera, Samar 
Mayor Beda Canamaque - Basay, Negros Oriental 
Ex-Mayor Madeline Ong - Laoang, Northern Samar 
Vice Mayor Francis Ansing Amboy - Maasin, Iloilo 
Fralz Sabalones - San Fernando Cebu 
Antonio Pesina - Iloilo City 
Erwin "Tongtong" Plagata - Iloilo City 
Ex-Congressman JC Rahman Nava - Guimaras Party-list 
Rep. Jeffrey Celis 
Ex-Mayor Abubakar Abdukarim Afdal - Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur 
Mayor Gamar Ahay Janihim - Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte 
David Navarro - Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur 
Bobby Alingan - Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte 
Yusofa Monder Bugong Ramin - Iligan City, Lanao del Norte 
Jessie Aguilera - Alegria, Surigao del Norte 
Mayor Fahad Salic - Marawi City 
Mayor Mohammad Ali Abenal - Marantao, Lanao del Sur 
Jamal Dadayan - Buadiposo-Buntong, Lanao del Sur 
Sabdullah Macabago - Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur 
Muslim Aline Macadatu - Lumbatan, Lanao del Sur 
Rasul Sangki - Ampatuan, Maguindanao 
Montaser Sabal - Talitay, Maguindanao 
Vicman Montawal - Datu Montawal, Maguindanao 
Samsudin Dimaukom - Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao 
Norodin Salasal - Datu Salibo, Maguindanao 
Ex-Mayor Benahar Tulawie - Talipao, Sulu 
Reynaldo Parojinog - Ozamiz City 
Nova Princess Parojinog Echavez - Ozamiz City 
Mayor Omar Solitario Ali - Marawi City 
Vice Mayor Abdul Wahab Sabal - Talitay, Magundanao 
Otto Montawal - Datu Montawal, Maguindanao 
Nida Dimagkon - Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao 
Arafat Salic - Marawi City 
Rasmiyah Macabago - Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur 
Congressman Guillermo Romarate, Jr. - 2nd District, Surigao del Norte 
Former Board Member Ricardo Parojinog - Misamis

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Rodrigo Duterte’s Theme Song Written by Freddie Aguilar

Rody "Digong" Duterte

Rody Duterte may be known for his fearlessness but the man with the iron fists also has his soft side when it comes to the music he listens. Along with his campaign for presidency, Freddie Aguilar, an old friend, wrote him a song especially for him. Touched by the message of the song, Digong even made it his campaign theme song. Also in support  to the OPM (Original Philipine Music). Even on and during interviews with the media, you cannot start a press conference without the song being played. He wants everybody to listen to it for he believes that the song is the tool for the nation to be united.

Anak by Freddie Aguilar 

One of the most influencial musicians in the Philippines and in Asia, Freddie Aguilar set the foundation of the original Filipino music. His music is influenced mostly by his Filipino heritage, nationalistic approach, and life experiences that is related to the daily lives of the Filipinos. His hit song "Anak" has been recorded with 23 languages throughout the world with hundreds of versions.

Below is the song called Duterte Para Sa Tunay Na Pagbabago that Freddie Aguilar wrote for Rody Duterte. You can sing along with the lyrics below.

Video by Rappler

Duterte Para sa Tunay na Pagbabago

By Freddie Aguilar 

Ikaw ang pangulo

para sa pagbabago

sawa na ang bayan ko

sa magnanakaw na tao

madilim na kahapon

ikaw ang makaahon

sa piling mo digong mawawala

ang corruption

Bangon na pilipinas tayo na at magbago

hawak kamay tayo

para sa pag asinso

ikaw at ako tayong lahat kay digong

duterte para sa tunay na pagbabago.

Bangon na pilipinas tayo na at magbago

hawak kamay tayo

para sa pag asinso

ikaw at ako tayong lahat kay digong

duterte para sa tunay na pagbabago

masdan mo ang paligid

talamak ang mga kremin

rape druga at mga nakawan

dapat ma pigilan

Bangon na pilipinas

tayo na at magbago

hawak kamay tayo

para sa pag asinso

ikaw at ako tayong lahat kay digong

duterte para sa tunay na pagbabago

Bangon na pilipinas tayo na at magbago

hawak kamay tayo

para sa pag asinso

ikaw at ako tayong lahat kay digong

duterte para sa tunay na pagbabago

ikaw at ako tayong lahat kay digong

duterte para sa tunay na pagbabago.

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Why I Voted Rody Duterte as My President

2016 Philippine National Elections

As a student of a public university in Mindanao, I am a witness of how diverted Mindanao is. Looking back to my struggling days as a college student, especially during exam weeks, I just can’t imagine. The cram and the sleepless nights were real. I prefer the essay type of exam so I was confident when my professor announced we’ll have an essay exam. The word itself can be mispronounced as “easy” but it’s not easy as easy is not the university’s standard .

The essay exam had only one question: “What do you think is the best solution to the conflict in Mindanao?”

Without thinking twice, I answered FEDERALISM and explained my stand because I was thinking about how organized the Federal Government of the USA and this and that. A week after, exam results came and I got 3.0 on the essay part. Prof. X even remarked “IT’S NOT THE SOLUTION”. I had the feeling Prof. X let me pass only because of my nice penmanship and not of my honest explanation. I always thought I had the best answer on that part and I reckon getting at least 1.75 grade out of it. I’m cool about my rating though but 3.0 is not my ideal number.

Prof. X wasn’t really convinced by my stand but trust me federalism will happen and it’s the solution in Mindanao. I am writing this because there was something in my stand that Mayor Rody Duterte understands not even before he had the audacity to run for president. Now he just won the election. He is now the president of the Republic of the Philippines. I am eager to support him and his government for the betterment of the Philippines and my countrymen.

Change is coming. Discipline and be disciplined.

Also voted for Duterte last election? Comment down why. 

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First Mindanaoan President: Rodrigo "Digong" Duterte

"IF YOU DESTROY OUR CHILDREN, OUR COUNTRY, I WILL KILL YOU."

Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte as the cover of TIME Magazine
(Photo by: Tammy David)

Labeled as "The Punisher", the newly elected president of the Philippines still wants to call him 'Mayor' inspite the fact that he is now the President. He wants people to see him as a simple individual who eats rice and breaths same air as his countrymen.  He even disregarded the title "HIS EXCELLENCY" during his first SONA. 

Mindanao, second largest island in the Philippines. A person from Mindanao is called Mindanaoan. You could be a citizen for a long time or your ethnicity and roots could be from a place in Mindanao.  Mindanao is ethnically, socially, and religiously diverted. President Duterte being a resident of Davao City, largest city in the Philippines, has been a very eager leader in town politically serving Davao for more than two decades as the city Mayor and also has been the Vice Mayor. He had a lot of accomplishments including the improvement of Davao making it to be included in the list of the safest cities in the world. Not only he is a very active participant of productivity in Davao but also in different places making him very influential and respected.

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