Images from Leno Cupay’s Facebook account- A Duterte supporter has ordered a pair of customized shoes from Nike as a gift to the feisty Davao City mayor
- The shoe’s design include the words “Rodrigo”, ‘Duterte”, “DU” and “30” etched on both pairs
- It is expected to be delivered on June 2, 2016
Image from Cupay’s Facebook account
MANILA, Philippines – A die-hard fan of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has taken his support for the presidential aspirant to a whole new level by ordering a customized shoes from Nike for ‘Tatay Digong’.
Apparently, Leno Monteclaro Cupay was inspired to gift Duterte a pair of sneakers after a photo of the tough-talking mayor wearing a worn-out shoes went viral on social media.
Duterte, known for his humble attires and simple lifestyle, jokingly said his shoes were broken when a crowd of supporters stepped on them during a campaign rally.
In a viral Facebook post on May 2, Cupay said he ordered the customized shoes online from the popular sports apparel as a ‘simple gift’ to Duterte.
The shoes will have “Rodrigo” and “DU” etched on the left pair and “Duterte” and “30” on the right. Its color will also be patterned after the Philippine flag, which is supposedly the outspoken mayor’s favorite color.
Cupay also posted a screenshot of the order and acknowledgement receipt from Nike.
The size-9 sneakers would cost Cupay $ 225 (P10,632) plus $ 20.25 (P956) tax for a total of $ 245.25 (P11.588) at prevailing dollar rate.
“We’ll get started on it right away and keep you up to date on our progress,” Nike said in its acknowledgement receipt.
Screen capture of Cupay’s post Via Facebook account
Meanwhile, Cupay’s post went viral on Facebook and has now been shared more than 15,000 times.
It was also reposted on many Facebook pages supporting Mayor Duterte’s presidential bid, earning praises from his supporters and fans.
“Thanks to Sir Leno Monteclaro Cupay for being a kind-hearted person. He purchased a pair of shoes for our beloved Tatay Digong. I salute you Sir!” wrote one netizen.
“Emilio Aguinaldo everywhere! Kuddos to you sir! Wala na talagang makakapigil sa mga ka-DDS nating tulungan si Mayor sa kahit na anong paraan!” said another. [Emilio Aguinaldo everywhere! Kudos to you sir! There’s no stopping our fellow DDS in helping Mayor in any way they can.]
The pair of shoes is expected to be delivered on June 2, 2016.
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