Why People are Voting for Mayor Rodrigo Duterte
May 2, 2016 • 8List
Why People are Voting for Mayor Rodrigo Duterte
By 8List
Here’s the second in our viewpoint series on people’s reasons for their presidential choices.
For those who are considering the change Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is promising, here are what people have said about him and his platforms.
8. “Mayor Duterte wants to unite the Filipino people.”
I was asked why I am supporting Mayor Duterte inspite of the accusation that he ‘coddles’ insurgents. Simple lang. Ang…
Posted by Gen Dionisio R Santiago on Thursday, April 21, 2016
From Gen Dionisio R Santiago
7. “He is one of us.”
https://www.facebook.com/CYSeguerra/posts/943921245728456
From Aiza Seguerra and Liza Diño, LGBT advocates
6. For “an environment where women could freely express, organize and mobilize themselves and collectively craft legislations and programs by themselves…”
We are not silent. And we do not condone.But in the face of the uproar and all the searing criticisms directed against…
Posted by Forum of Women For Action With Rody Duterte on Friday, April 22, 2016
From the Forum of Women for Action with Rody Duterte
5. “…FEDERALISM is the only way…”
One of the things that really gets my goat is how some Prissy Elitist Filipinos and out-of-touch Ivory Tower Pinoys…
Posted by Orion Perez D on Sunday, April 24, 2016
From Orion Perez, reform activist and stand-up comedian
4. “DISIPLINA ang PRUTAS ng 23 years.”
May mga nag-send ng Bible verses sakin:“Out of the ABUNDANCE of the HEART a man SPEAKS.” Inexplain nila na dahil…
Posted by Richard Poon on Sunday, April 24, 2016
From Richard Poon, musician
3. “He is the candidate who can restructure our political system and government that have served us so badly.”
“I can understand why the Dutertistas are focused on showing how big their crowds are compared to Roxas’, Poe’s or Binay’s. It will be the protective shield against cheating. If the Liberal Party cheats the sovereign voters no matter what tactics they will use, the fact is the Filipino crowd has already chosen Duterte. He is the candidate who can restructure our political system and government that have served us so badly. To make that change we will have to change the Constitution for a parliamentary federal government. Only then will the poor and marginalized sectors play an active role in our society. They must be given every opportunity to live decently, even excel through their capabilities.” (Source: Philippine Star)
From Carmen N. Pedrosa, columnist
2. “Digong Duterte would put his life on the line for you.”
https://www.facebook.com/lorraine.badoy/posts/10154159578429834
From Lorraine Marie T. Badoy, doctor and human rights advocate
1. “He is fearless…”
“What I like about him is that he is fearless — he does not care about anyone or anything, he does not say anything to pander to anyone. It’s why he gets in trouble. After studying data and meeting everyone, I feel his personality is most suited to lead the country for now. In order to make [things] happen, you need more than intelligence. You need a certain gutsiness and willpower and energy to make it happen.” (Source: LA Times)
From Gina Lopez, head of the ABS-CBN Foundation
