President Rodrigo Duterte has always been known to be a tough-talker.
However, this image of his had more of a negative vibe since the
former Davao City mayor’s statements were either packed with curses or
could easily pass as vague pronouncements.
This time around though, Duterte made it a point to prove to the
nation that he has a statesman side to him despite his infamous
reputation of being a gold mine for controversial statements.
During his inauguration speech at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañang
Palace, Digong once again displayed his eloquence, although it was now
free from expletives and stirred the nation’s motivation for real
change.
Here are 15 takeaways from his 15-minute speech:
1) He believes he can’t do it alone.“No leader, however strong, can succeed at anything of national importance or significance unless he has the support and cooperation of the people he is tasked to lead and sworn to serve.”
2) The power remains in the people.“It is the
people from whom democratic governments draw strength and this
administration is no exception. That is why we have to listen to the
murmurings of the people, feel their pulse, supply their needs and
fortify their faith and trust in us whom they elected to public office.”
3) The nation’s woes stem from four main problems.“There
are many amongst us who advance the assessment that the problems that
bedevil our country today which need to be addressed with urgency, are
corruption, both in the high and low echelons of government, criminality
in the streets, and the rampant sale of illegal drugs in all strata of
Philippine society and the breakdown of law and order.”
4) But one problem remains far greater than these four combined.“I sense a problem deeper and more serious than any of those mentioned or all of them put together... Erosion of faith and trust in government—that is the real problem that confronts us. I see the erosion of the people’s trust in our country’s leaders; the erosion of faith in our judicial system; the erosion of confidence in the capacity of our public servants to make the people’s lives better, safer, and healthier.”
5) He needs the support of both Congress and the Commission on Human Rights.“In
this fight, I ask Congress and the Commission on Human Rights and all
others who are similarly situated to allow us a level of governance that
is consistent to our mandate. The fight will be relentless and it will
be sustained... You mind your work and I will mind mine.”
6) He knows his boundaries.“As a lawyer and a
former prosecutor, I know the limits of the power and authority of the
president. I know what is legal and what is not. My adherence to due
process and the rule of law is uncompromising.”
7) He believes real change must start from within.“Malasakit. Tunay na Pagbabago. Tinud-anay nga Kausaban
(Real change)—these are words which catapulted me to the presidency...
These were battle cries articulated by me in behalf of the people hungry
for genuine and meaningful change. But the change, if it is to be
permanent and significant, must start with us and in us.”
8) He will make nationalistic and unselfish choices.“Love of country, subordination of personal interests to the common good, concern and care for the helpless and the impoverished—these are among the lost and faded values that we seek to recover and revitalize as we commence our journey towards a better Philippines.”
9) He is ready for a challenging journey.“The
ride will be rough. But come and join me just the same. Together,
shoulder to shoulder, let us take the first wobbly steps in this quest.”
10) He wants a government for the people, by the people.“I
direct all department secretaries and the heads of agencies to reduce
requirements and the processing time of all applications, from the
submission to the release. I order all department secretaries and heads
of agencies to remove redundant requirements and compliance with one
department or agency, shall be accepted as sufficient for all.”
11) He’s not a fan of corruption, especially when friends are involved.“I
order all department secretaries and heads of agencies to refrain from
changing and bending the rules government contracts, transactions and
projects already approved and awaiting implementation. Changing the
rules when the game is on-going is wrong.”
12) He actually has a statesman side to him despite his blunt reputation.“On
the international front and community of nations, let me reiterate that
the Republic of the Philippines will honor treaties and international
obligations.”
13) He wants peace.“On the domestic front, my
administration is committed to implement all signed peace agreements in
step with constitutional and legal reforms... I am elated by the
expression of unity among our Moro brothers and leaders, and the
response of everyone else to my call for peace.”
14) He will not be selective in serving the Filipino people.“Let
me remind in the end of this talk that I was elected to the presidency
to serve the entire country. I was not elected to serve the interests of
any one person or any group or any one class. I serve every one and not
only one.”
15) Last but not the least, he’s ready to make the real change happen.“Why am I here? Hindi kasali ito riyan
(This is not part of my speech). The past tense was, I am here because I
love my country and I love the people of the Philippines. I am here,
why? Because I am ready to start my work for the nation.”
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