I just hope that the International Media would become fair to see the truth from those headlines of events happening in the Philippines that fed to them by some bias Filipino journalists from biased media networks in the Philippines with intentions to demoralize President Duterte, his government, and the Filipino people.
Below is a copy of the letter written by a foreigner that is already flying across the internet - expressing his high regards to our beloved President Duterte. I just hope whoever reads it would feel the message.
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Hi! I'm Dave Lamar. I'm half Filipino, Half American. I was born in Lucena City, I was raised in Sariaya, and I call the Philippines my home. Ever since I can remember Filipinos have always despised the government, and for good reason.
How can you respect a government that's suppose to help and protect its people when they do the complete opposite? How do you respect your leaders when your leaders are the ones taking your hard-earned money and just putting it in their pockets?
For the first time in my short existence on this planet, I finally see people that respect the leadership that was elected. I talk to taxi drivers, fishermen, farmers, our neighbors in our barangay, and just everyday common people and they all share the same sentiments about Duterte.
Yes he's a little rough around the edges and he uses language that is unorthodox for a president, but for the first time, I see a leader of this country that is genuinely passionate for his people.
A president who hurts when his people hurt. Who curses at the injustice that has been going on here for decades. Who doesn't hide behind the security of a TelePrompTer or speechwriter? Who's love and sincerity for this country is undeniable! For the first time, I'm seeing more and more Filipinos having more pride in their country not just because some Filipino singer sang on Elen, won a boxing match, was in a Hollywood movie, or was recognized in some international way that has no impact on our personal lives.
For the first time, we have a president that is fighting for his people and is trying to instill the pride that has long been stolen from us. He is fighting the criminals that have ruled this country for decades. Yes, drug lords and politicians! He's going against the tide, turning tables over left and right and cleaning house.
So what if he pissed off Obama? There are millions of AMERICANS that hate Obama because he's the complete opposite of Duterte. He may be clean-cut, speak more eloquently and be more "classy" than Duterte but actions speak louder than any flowery or colorful word you can utter. Duterte is trying to tell us to stop putting America up on a pedestal and to start having pride in our own country, our own lands, our own people! America has its own problems and so do we.
Also, read my other published articles
I love the Philippines and its people! I think it's about time we take a hint from Duterte and we start having more pride in this beautiful country just because we are Filipinos and not for anything else. For the first time, there is a leader and president that I finally respect.
Mr. President, thank you for everything you do for the Filipino people! I know you're not perfect, but your actions clearly speak louder than any cursed word you utter. (To be continued in part 24)
Source of idea: Heart-Talks of Dave Lamar, who is half Filipino, Half American..
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