Colorful President
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
Philippines
June 30, 2016 3:28pm CST
Ours is a "colorful" President. He is President Rodrigo Duterte who was sworn into office yesterday in simple rites in Malacanang Palace, Manila.
I said "colorful" President because he departed from the traditional ways expected of a newly-installed President. He did not want a lavish celebration, he broke some usual protocols, he had a very defined speech on his line of governance saying he will go against corruption, drugs, and will alleviate poverty; he also wore a light brown, not a typical black pants and "barong" (traditional formal Filipino shirt made of local fabrics like pina or jusi).
His cabinet is composed of the people from the left, right, and middle of the political spectrum in the Philippines, and he called it "rainbow" cabinet. He is the first president from Mindanao, Southern Philippines.
He adds color to our hopes for a better Philippines.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
1 Jul 16
@acelawrites Let's hope that he can really change the Philippines .
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
1 Jul 16
I also did not, but if I knew beforehand his advocacies, he should had. I knew it only after the elections. I also voted for Leni.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
2 Jul 16
@SIMPLYD this time, Filipinos do not want to see failures again. They have high hopes on this new governance.
@epiffanie (11327)
• Australia
3 Jul 16
I like him despite the colourful language and the bad jokes taken out of context ...
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@epiffanie (11327)
• Australia
4 Jul 16
@acelawrites He is what the kind of leader the Filipinos need ..
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
4 Jul 16
@epiffanie so true,Filipinos need a strong ruler; one with determination.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
3 Jul 16
He looks so down-to-earth; he feels the pulse of the people; of the common man and the poor. We hope we won't fail this time.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
1 Jul 16
It is one of his good style of governance, he directly entertains people into his office, even if they are poor or belongs to some tribes or minority groups.
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@pgiblett (6524)
• Canada
4 Jul 16
@acelawrites Listening to everyone, opponents included is always a good thing.
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Now, those who support him should also be ready to change.@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
1 Jul 16
We hope those who supported him will start the change themselves initially by being disciplined and law abiding citizens.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
@Beatburn it the worry of human rights advocates, those killed might be victims of salvaging to silence them. They were only "small fishes."
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jul 16
@acelawrites There is a great deal of unfairness in the world, isn't there? It seems strange indeed to get a leader who really seems to care.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
1 Jul 16
He does not want lavish celebrations, nor luxury cars saying many Filipinos are poor yet the leaders are riding precious vehicles.
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@mariekomontealto (179)
• Quezon City, Philippines
1 Jul 16
I hope so too. All eyes are on his government. For the next 6 years, we need to be accustomed to his 'foul-mouthed', to his plan that made your eyebrow raise and so many more. But its all worth it for the good country we dreamed of.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
1 Jul 16
He said he will try to avoid badmouthing; he will transform for the sake of the highest office he is holding now. But looking at the bright side, his inaugural speech was good, direct to the point and concrete. We are hopeful that change is really coming.
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@toniganzon (77184)
• Philippines
30 Jun 16
And not to mention he is the oldest president. Wishing for the best for this county.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
1 Jul 16
We just wish he will remain healthy, considering his working hours which he said is usually from 1 p.m. up to 2 a.m. which is not healthy.
@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
30 Jun 16
I hope he proves to be the leader your country wants and needs.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
30 Jun 16
We are hopeful he will do it. He got overwhelming votes from our people; said to be protest votes.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
1 Jul 16
Yes, though we do not always like political topics here, we just can soften it the way we write it here.
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
1 Jul 16
Yes, he is one of a kind type of president. I hope Filipinos are lucky to have him as our new president. We are hoping for major changes for the best.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
1 Jul 16
Yes, his appointments were varied, so we were amazed at how he selected people of different political persuations to lead the various government agencies. Hope he will succeed.
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@Yar_Joey (3271)
• Philippines
2 Jul 16
@acelawrites That is why his people should be serious in implementing his agenda.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
1 Jul 16
We hope so, and it seems he is really a man of action, no dilly-dallying and want immediate results.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
3 Jul 16
Thanks, siva, we do hope he will make a difference this time for the good of our country.
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