Bias TV news networks have a field day heaping praises on VP Robredo’s inaugural speech but mum on Duterte’s own inaugural address.
Worse, one of the TV anchors of a big network made a comment that they could not find any memorable line from the inaugural address of the newly-sworn in President.
Check out how Rappler wrote one of their banner headlines in reporting the response of the netizens to Robredo’s inaugural speech.
#VPLeni inspires hope, trends on social media
GMA News is not to be outdone.
Netizens laud VP Robredo’s inaugural speech
However, netizens have a different take on Duterte’s speech in general.
Notable netizens like Dr. Antonio Contreras of La Salle disagrees with the observation of the GMA News anchor and quote:
This speech is simple but powerful! Truly inspiring!
Another netizen named Nelson Robles agrees and wrote:
No hyperbole. Nothing flowery. Direct and simple, sometimes blunt for emphasis intentionally to those concerned.
Min Mlh wrote:
One of the best speech i ever heard! I salute you Mr. President Mayor Duterte! 🙂 Oh, Hello.. Mam Inday Sarah.. gwapaha jud nimo
Mickay Umpar wrote:
Mabuhay! Congrats President Duterte….teary eye watching & listening to him so pure & sincere, mka proud kaayu. May Allah guide & protect you as you lead this nation to become a better & peaceful country.
On the other hand, the media have nothing but praises for the inaugural speech of VP Robredo. Check out their headline.
President Fidel Ramos, sir, salamat po sa tulong mo making me President; President Joseph Ejercito Estrada; Senate President Franklin Drilon and the members of the Senate; Speaker Feliciano Belmonte and the members of the House of Representatives; Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court; His Excellency Guiseppe Pinto and the members of the Diplomatic Corps; incoming members of the Cabinet; fellow workers in government; my fellow countrymen. [applause]
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.
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. [applause]
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. True, but not absolutely so. For I see these ills as mere symptoms of a virulent social disease that creeps and cuts into the moral fiber of Philippine society. I sense a problem deeper and more serious than any of those mentioned or all of them put together. But of course, it is not to say that we will ignore them because they have to be stopped by all means that the law allows.
Erosion of faith and trust in government – that is the real problem that confronts us. Resulting therefrom, 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. [applause]
Indeed ours is a problem that dampens the human spirit. But all is not lost.
I know that there are those who do not approve of my methods of fighting criminality, the sale and use of illegal drugs and corruption. They say that my methods are unorthodox and verge on the illegal. In response let me say this:
I have seen how corruption bled the government of funds, which were allocated for the use in uplifting the poor from the mire that they are in.
I have seen how illegal drugs destroyed individuals and ruined family relationships.
I have seen how criminality, by means all foul, snatched from the innocent and the unsuspecting, the years and years of accumulated savings. Years of toil and then, suddenly, they are back to where they started.
Look at this from that perspective and tell me that I am wrong.
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. [applause]
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. [applause]
My adherence to due process and the rule of law is uncompromising. [applause]
You mind your work and I will mind mine. [applause and cheers]
“Malasakit;” “Tunay na Pagbabago; Tinud-anay (real) nga Kausaban (change)” [applause] – these are words which catapulted me to the presidency. These slogans were conceptualized not for the sole purpose of securing the votes of the electorate. “Tinud-anay nga kabag-uhan (real change). Mao kana ang tumong sa atong pang-gobyerno (this is the direction of our government).” [applause]
Far from that. 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. [applause]
To borrow the language of F. Sionil Jose, we have become our own worst enemies. And we must have the courage and the will to change ourselves.
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. [applause] 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.
There are two quotations from revered figures that shall serve as the foundation upon which this administration shall be built.
“The test of government is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide for those who have little.” – Franklin Delano Roosevelt
[applause]
And from (Abraham) Lincoln I draw this expression:
“You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong; You cannot help the poor by discouraging the rich; You cannot help the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer; You cannot further the brotherhood by inciting class hatred among men.”
[applause]
My economic and financial, political policies are contained in those quotations, though couched in general terms. Read between the lines. I need not go into specifics now. They shall be supplied to you in due time.
However, there are certain policies and specifics of which cannot wait for tomorrow to be announced.
Therefore, I direct all department secretaries and the heads of agencies to reduce requirements and the processing time of all applications, [applause] 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. [applause]
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. [applause] Changing the rules when the game is on-going is wrong.
I abhor secrecy and instead advocate transparency [applause] in all government contracts, projects and business transactions from submission of proposals to negotiation to perfection and finally, to consummation.
Do them and we will work together. [applause] Do not do them, we will part sooner than later. [applause]
On the international front and community of nations, let me reiterate that the Republic of the Philippines will honor treaties and international obligations. [applause]
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.
I look forward to the participation of all other stakeholders, particularly our indigenous peoples, to ensure inclusivity in the peace process. [applause]
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.
[applause]
That is why I have adapted as an article of faith, the following lines written by someone whose name I could no longer recall. He said:
“I have no friends to serve, I have no enemies to harm.” [applause]
Prescinding therefrom, I now ask everyone, and I mean everyone, to join me as we embark on this crusade for a better and brighter tomorrow.
But before I end, let me express the nations, on behalf of the people, our condolences to the Republic of Turkey of what has happened in the place. We offer our deepest condolences.
Why am I here? Hindi kasali ito diyan. [laughs] 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. [applause]
Thank you and good afternoon.
Video:
FULL SPEECH: Inaugural address of President Duterte
Courtesy: CNN Philippines
Posted by Trending Pinoy Videos on Wednesday, June 29, 2016
go mayor digong
!!! for cleaning our country
go go
I salute Hon.Presudent Rodrigo Duterte for his meaningful speech walang palabok walang pasikut sikut direct to the point kung ano yun laman ng puso it came out from his heart God gave us the right and true leadership we will pray for you Sir President that your governance will be guided by Our Almighty God! God bless you and your family as well God bless the Philippines!!!❤❤❤
Wow!! How can anyone even compare Aquino to him..totally different caliber.
President DUTERTE shows his class.
Aquino is a clown compare to this Man.
I Salute and Congratulate President DUTERTE
Big AMEN! GOD BLESS THE FILIPINOS! Let’s include Mr. President in our personal daily prayer always and all His cabinet members. That God will give them knowledge and wisdom, devine protection.
Brief, concise, full of substance and most importantly , comes from his big heart. He is brilliant.
Very heartfelt, succinct and with strength of the faith in directing the country.
He is sincere on his speech, the speech that contains a humble and kind personality. Direct to the point hindi hambugero or mayabang. It seems that he’s like our father that imposed restriction but with heart. Thanks naging matalino na ang mga Tao sa pag pili. They chose the right man for the nation. God bless President Rodrigo Duterte.
Why would I listen to a vice-president, when the more important speech is that from the president? The media got it all wrong! I don’t blame President Duterte’s treatment of the media at all. Losers!
3 cheers for Pres. Rody Roa Duterte!
Hep! Hep! Hooray!
Hep! Hep! Hooray!
Hep! Hep! Hooray!
Congratulations to you Mr. President of the Republic of the Philippines, Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte and to your Cabinet members! Pray for you everyday that God give you strength, good health, guidance, devine protection, knowledge and wisdom everytime. Thank You Lord. God bless us all!
The best speech i ever heard…ever, after the Late Pres. Marcos. He shows real sincerity and compassion of leadership to the nation and services to his people. And quoted: I HAVE NO FRIENDS TO SERVE; I HAVE NO ENEMIES TO HARM. I SERVE EVERYONE, AND NOT ONLY ONE.” And urge everyone to join in his/thier crusade for better and brighter tomorrow…A short and concise , direct to the point…powerful words, to CORRUPT POLITICIANS, high and low offices were deeply hit concerns. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS & YOUR ADMINISTRATION…MABUHAY KA Tatay Digong….ALLAH MAAKH DAIYEMAN.!!! CONGRATULATIONS Hon. Pres. RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE and FAMILY. CHEERS.
Simple but Meaningful. Congratulations po our President Duterte, God bless you and protect you!
Wow…as in wow..sometimes u dont see a very witty man inside of him by the way he look, attitude and lifestyle.
How can I have a copy of this speech (PDF perhaps) ? Very inspiring. No promises (unlike previous inagaural speeches). Would appreciate any help. Thanks.
i listened to it with my wife. as an american i wish we had a ppresidential candidate with pres. dutertes sincerity and dedication to public service. this biased news network reminds me of Fox news and the corrupt rich Americans who try to use the news to manipulate the masses against their own self interest. Mabuhay
Media networks want dummies to control and manipulate and you can clearly see who the dummies are in the government. They wanted their vested interests as first in the priority, oligarchs are the same as their media vulture so-called professionals.
In every speech OUR DEAR President delivers, ramdam ko ang sinceridad na mapabuti ang mga mamamayang Pilipino lalo na ang mga bata at youth. Na kahit anong paninirang puri ang gawin sa kanya since wala syang pakialam sa HONOR nya , go lang sya kahit mga oligarchs / elitists ang mga nakakabangga nya. May GOD keep continue to guide him and keep him safe. I’m no longer reading those unreliable media-kuno websites. Your website delivers real and unbias truth / news. Good job!
One of the best speech I’ve ever watched and heard. Kahit ilang beses ko nang pinakinggan di pa rin ako ngsasawa. Brief but everything is said that the people of the world would want to listen again and again. Pres Duterte is one of a kind. Da best!!!
I had stopped watching local news on tv. Same with shows of opinionated and known political lackeys. It’s a good thing there is social media. It is about time that big media outlets be censored and avoided. They are there for profit.