#Duterte for President

I grew up knowing what exemplary public service is all about. I learned of public servants, legislators, a judiciary, and leaders hailing from different opposing parties who joined hands and stood side by side each other to fulfill a promise of development sworn before their beloved home.

I was young but I knew then that I was served by a local government that provides quality emergency response and health care access to its people; of a local government that gives equitable education and employment opportunities to its constituents; a local government that supports, empowers, and enables its business sector, the women, and the youth; I grew up with safe, clean and ridiculously orderly streets/roads to walk and drive on. I grew up in a place where the term “hold-up” remained a term and only came to life on television and action films.

I grew up seeing politicians, yes politicians, set aside pride, self-interests, and political motives, to be able to honor a higher authority and serve the best interest of their people. I grew up in a city that has incalculably opened its doors to the marginalized, homeless, abused, and found the means to attend to their needs. Moros and Christians lived as brothers and sisters. I grew up with people and leaders who not only valued and upheld, but also embodied discipline and integrity in their work.

I’m not telling you a tale of old or a myth of gold. I wasn’t born and bred in another world.

I am a Davaoeno. I call Davao City my home. And much of my knowledge and awareness on the concept of leadership, good governance, diplomacy, and genuine, selfless, public service, I learned from this man. Of course, you all know him.

Now I’ve never been sonically open about my views on politics. Many have the balls and get to say theirs on social media. Some sound, most take it too far though- commenting and flinging trivial judgement only as far as what they’ve seen on TV or browsed through Facebook, seriously lacking context.

Now, I will not discuss much or go far. I will not say that it was all perfect and we were living in a wonderland all these years. And I will not say that this old man will be the miracle bullet that will fire all this country’s troubles away. Sorry guys, let’s leave those for Marvel and DC to explore.

But if the combat and strife towards a better Philippines is all about having a trusted, reliable, strategic and high-quality ammunition on top of the chain, I’d say this old man is the best shot we've got.

Yes or No. Win or Lose. My vote and confidence will only be for this old man.‪#‎DuterteforPresident‬

-carpe diem-