"Dear Mr. President"

Mr. Rodrigo Roa Duterte is a man of iron and heart. He strives hard for the Philippines’ bright ray of light for its citizens. Amidst many storms and troubles, he manages to stand and battle those hurdles and continues to fight for a better and beautiful culture of the country. In all seriousness, we can barely imagine the weight of burdens he is carrying on his shoulders. Our president is a loving father, who cares so much for his children. A simple “thank you “is not enough to thank him for his hard work. 

 

To our dear president, also father, thank you for all the care you have given to our country and its people. I know that sometimes, things may get all rough, suffocating and hard, always remember that you are not alone and that us Filipinos will be here to support and cheer you on. You are not alone in this battle, keep on fighting! As much as you care for us, please do take care of yourself too and do not think too much. Everything you are doing for the future for the country will forever be remembered by everyone and the world. So, again, keep on fighting! 

 

Ending this here, our president and father, thank you so much and please always take care of yourself. Always remember you are not alone and you have us to cheer you on amidst crisis and storms that come by. You have done so much for the improvement of the country, enough to be remembered in the heart, keep on fighting! 

 

                                                                    President Rodrigo Roa Duterte 

       

" Courage knows no limits, cowardice does."

" All of us want peace, not the peace of the dead, of course,  but the peace of the living."

" And the Filipino, disciplined, informed and involved, shall rise from the rubbles of sorrow and pain."

" In this quest, I will put at stake my honor, my life, my presidency." 

" If we cannot as yet love one another then in God's name let us not hate each other too much."

" Sorrow cuts across every stratum of society. It cuts deeply, and the pain lasts forever."

" I  believe quite strongly that there should never be any separation between God and state."

Reference:

15 Great Quotes From President Rodrigo Duterte's First Sona (July 25, 2016), Coconuts Manila. Retrieved from https://coconuts.co/manila/news/5-great-quotes-president-rodrigo-dutertes-first-sona/

Image from: Odunsi,Wale. (March 7, 2018), President Duterte during a press conference [Photograph]. dailypost.ng. https://dailypost.ng/2018/03/07/philippines-president-monitors-crushing-corrupt-persons-vehicles-video/