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Cynthia's avatar

I agree with what Professor Van Ybiernas mentioned. Duterte is a nationalist and he knew the fate of Rizal and Bonifacio. Both sacrificed their lives to fight for the country against the colonizers. Duterte knows his life would be a sacrifice as well. And he accepted his fate in a calm manner. With all the chaos during the arrest RODRIGO Duterte was calm. Just like the other Filipino heroes who were betrayed by fellow Filipinos, the oligarchs, the rich, Duterte also was betrayed by the Oligarchs. As Van Ybiernas said, in our history, the Oligarchs or the rich people do not want the person who is loved by the People, the masses.Duterte is loved by the masses. That is why he was betrayed by the Filipino oligarchs, the rich. Duterte may come back dead or alive. Whatever happens, he is a true Filipino hero

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Tod's avatar

Agreed! He truly served his people with sincerity. God knows how this man loves his fellowmen. A true hero, indeed!

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marilou gonato's avatar

A true hero, a living hero in this generation

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Meynardo P. Palarca's avatar

Duterte was not only instrumental in reducing the proliferation of drugs, he was also able to forge peace brought about by the Muslim rebellion and weaken the communist insurgency that has long plagued our nation. Thus, this has spurned economic development since a big portion of expenses from the above result was used for this. The annual saving from these above activities is now being stolen by corrupt government officials led by congress and bureaucrats in the marcos administration, how sad indeed, that we are cursed by leaders such as these.

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marilou gonato's avatar

No more marcoses and oligarch in government

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Lito Tampo's avatar

Very intelligent discussion.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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Cynthia's avatar

Thanks Sass. It is the lived experiences of the Filipinos that can attest on how Duterte changed our society. Duterte is a hero

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marilou gonato's avatar

Absolutely hero

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Charlo's avatar

Isa karing maging hero sass, hope you will write more the legacy of a hero presidentโ€ฆ the ordinary peopleโ€™s presidentโ€ฆ PRRD we love you!

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marilou gonato's avatar

We loved those people who favored in good doings

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Joey Jones's avatar

โ€œThank you for this powerful article, Miss Sasot. Your analysis of the ICCโ€™s trial of Duterte provides valuable insight into the complex dynamics at play. Itโ€™s an eye-opening perspective that many need to consider. Keep up the great work in raising awareness on these important issues!โ€

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Donna's avatar

This trial sets off a chain reaction that alters the Philippinesโ€™ future in ways the ICC never anticipated... I could see Sara emerging as the natural heir to his political movement, benefiting from public outrage and sympathy. FRRDโ€™s supporters would likely see the conviction as a Western attack on Philippine sovereignty, fueling nationalist sentiment.

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Ketz Arcinas's avatar

In God we trust๐Ÿ™ Filipinos unwavering unending clamor for ICC to bring back our beloved FPRRDuterte โ€˜our nationโ€™s Fatherโ€™ โ€˜our Philippine Heroโ€™ who protected us Filipinos from criminals/oligarchs/drug addicts & terrorist NPAs๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’š

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pinAI's avatar

Considering what I read about ICC, itโ€™s impossible that they will release FPRRDuterte (Tatay Digong) immediately and without any case ๐Ÿ’” yet indeed, we fully trust in our Almighty Fatherโ€ฆ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป Our Lord God is the King of Kings.

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Kristine's avatar

Tamad ako mag Basa but I did read it and finished โค๏ธ

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Nina's avatar

May katotohanan lahat yan. Pero maaga pa sa Laban.

Sinisilip pa ng bawat isa sa Prosecution at Defense kung paano pupuwesto.

Sinisilip pa tayo ng mismong ICC kung saan tayo lulugar. Delikadong mauna

ang pagkadismaya sa Pilipinas at Pilipinos ng foreign Court. Nakasalalay ang

paglaya ng ating Pangulo dito. Hinay hinay muna. Kapag nakikita na nating

tinutuluyan nang talaga ang ating Pangulo, doon na. Tsaka natin ibubuhos.

Ang durugin natin muna ay ang Big 4, si Diwata at ang gobyernong traydor.

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Annabelle B Camagay's avatar

Thanks Sass this is so good a piece so heartwarming, so true & so sad. It made me cry. I hate to think of Tay Digongโ€™s story to end the way they wanted but he lives in our hearts forever.

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Marilou's avatar

Sass I am almost 60 yrs old, And FPRRD is the first Leader that gave importance to us "The ordinary people", For the love that he showed to each one of us. The willingness to defend us from any harms. Still remember the Marawi Seige. The moment he received the news he put everything down and fly back to the country. But bago sya umalis ng Rusland He said " Don't be scared I'm coming home". He really sounded like a father that prioritzed his children above all. Paano hindi sya mamahalin ng mga Pilipuno. Where is the so called Crime against Humanity came from?

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Eleanor's avatar

My pessimism regarding this ICC trial of PRRD has just been reinforced. ICC is a political tool. I guess he would rather die than be judged guilty by a foreign entity. I would wish the same for him. But the other part me is hoping and praying for him to be released soon.

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Nancy's avatar

A heart wrenching truth for us Filipinoโ€™s! Thank u for writing and opening our eyes Miss Sass!

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Eleanor's avatar

Indeed!

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Marie Diems's avatar

Nkka proud po maging isang Pilipino ๐Ÿ˜‡dahil po tyu npakamatulungin at higit sa maawain ๐Ÿ˜‡ako ay tubong Davao at isa ako nka experience ng hindi mganda bong kabataan ko and daming NPA dati ng house2house humihingi ng donasyon at ng lecture sila at may dalng blockboard don nka sulat ano gusto nila ๐Ÿฅฒmaydala mga baril cguru nsa grade 4 ako naalala ko pa iiwan nila mga baril tinatagu sa ilalim ng bahay namin ๐Ÿ˜‡ grabi po dati sa Davao ang daming mga gangsters mgkaiba mga grupo ๐Ÿฅฒ namatay ung ng kapated ko na ng iisang lalaki ๐Ÿ˜ž๐Ÿ˜ždahil sa mga grupo ng gang sinaksak walong beses 15 years old ung kapatid ko ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญtinapon sa ilalim ng tulay ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ halos magwala ung tatay ko kc ng iisang lalaki lng po namin npakabata p kinuha walang nakulong kc walang tamang ebidinsya ๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ž๐Ÿ˜žnong dumating c PRRD nilinis nya ang davao gusto nya gawin sa manila sa buong bansa bkit ganito po ginawa nila ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ

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Noahruan Chang's avatar

ICC is the real Kangaroo Court. Operating for the sake of the money with Cameraman then case dismissed. This history just made the DUTERTE became more famous all over the world. Humanda kayo sa pagbabalik sa bansang Pilipinas ng mga Duterte especially our beloved Tatay Digong with VP Sarah Duterte. Magtago na kayo pag nakauwi na ng Pilipinas tong mga to. I need more Popcorn habang nanonood ng mga sinesermonan ni Duterte sa mga stupid na nagpapabagsak sa kanila including Mainstream Media ng Pilipinas.

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Ahmed's avatar

Brilliant mind. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and thought, Keep Safe.

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