President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is a polarizing figure, with numerous supporters and critics from opposite sides of the spectrum. That’s just the way democracy goes.
These 7 Pinoy personalities in particular have openly expressed their criticisms against the views and actions of the Philippines’ current commander-in-chief.
Here are their words:
1. Jim Paredes
Last May, legendary musician Jaime Ramon “Jim” Paredes tweeted a photo of President Duterte edited to sarcastically make him look like a Sto. Niño.
The caption read:
“I now reject the Son of God from Davao.. I believe in Duterteronomy as my bible.”
Later in June, the writer and producer slammed Duterte’s decision to hold a separate inauguration from Vice President Leni Robredo.
2. Bianca Gonzalez-Intal
Television host Bianca Gonzalez-Intal has criticized the president for his comments against the priesthood and the LGBT community. However, despite disagreeing with some of his views, Bianca appreciates the president’s efforts to address the public.
3. Kitchie Nadal
The singer-songwriter reacted on Facebook about the President’s sexist comments when bragged about having a wife and two girlfriends
Nadal said:
“Womanizing (not womanizers) has to be condemned and not condoned. This is a serious problem in our country for many generations and the reason why our country has become MATRIARCHAL – mothers have to take all the responsibility of raising whole family, while the husbands womanize with society’s quiet approval.”
“It has become part of our culture to think that our leaders’ “private lives” have no lasting impact in society, when the reality is that followers and constituents emulate and follow the lead of their leaders. If ever you are thinking of voting for Mayor Duterte (and I include myself), we should keep in mind that men and women should uphold marital laws as seriously as criminal laws, because family is the very foundation of our society. We should follow these laws for the sake of our children, mothers, and wives – and that means every one of us – because their violation would lead to social chaos.”
“Mayor Duterte, with all due respect, If you cannot follow these marital laws for your family, at least respect these laws for the rest of the families of our nation by upholding them still, like how you want us to sacrifice and respect other laws you are upholding no matter how hard it will be for many.”
“(Naiintidihan ko yung hinanaing ninyo para sa bansa. Kung gusto nyo talaga ng ?#?pagbabago?, simulan nyo sa pagbibigay respeto sa mga comments ninyo. Hindi puro yabang. Please lang, hindi ako nanay ninyo para lecturan kayo at ipaala ng pag galang sa kapwa. Gawin nating itong productive alang lang sa bansa.)”
4.Gab Valenciano
On April 18, Gab Valenciano, son of legendary musician Gary Valenciano, posted his thoughts on Facebook about then-presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte. In an interview with Pep.ph, Valenciano stated that he still respects the president regardless of his own personal opinion.
5. G. Tongi
Last September, Actress Giselle Tongi posted a screenshot of Duterte preforming an obscene finger gesture on Instagram with the hashtags #realclassy #not
In October, Tongi wrote another rant on Instagram concerning Duterte’s trash-talking and the 3,000 deaths caused by his bloody war on drugs.
6. Carlos Celdran
Carlos Celdran has been an outspoken critic of President Duterte. Last June, the cultural activist filed an online petition inviting supporters to make then president-elect Duterte resign from the position.
7. Agot Isidro
On October 7, 2016, actress Agot Isidro wrote a Facebook status decrying Duterte’s statement to the EU and the US about withdrawing aid.
She ended the status with “You are a psychopath.”
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