An Open Letter: Our President, my Dear Leader

 

Pudoc Norte, San Vicente,

 Ilocos Sur 

September 23, 2021

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

Malacañang Palace

JP Laurel Street, San Miguel,

Manila 1005

Dear Mr. President,

            Sir, how are you doing? I hope you are doing well.

         

     A president is the person who is in charge of our country. He has a responsibility to administer our country in such a way that it is a safe and pleasant environment for the people. He is in charge of the people's safety. But, what exactly did you do? Did you truly defend our country and its citizens? When you were elected president of our country, we heard a lot about you from our friends. We expected you to be different from our previous leaders, who were traditional politicians. We had many friends who were opposed to you, but we wanted to give you a chance. Your plans for the country appeared to be promising. We expected the Philippines to be a better place to live with you as its leader. I admired you and was impressed by how quickly you eliminated numerous drug lords and users in our country in just six months. I admired you, but I was disturbed when I learned that the police are under pressure to apprehend as many drug lords and users as possible, and that the police have just arrested innocent persons in order to complete their job. Because of your one objective, your pledge to the people, many innocent men have been imprisoned.

   

     As Filipinos, we had high hopes that you would follow through on the pledges you made when running for president. We've seen as you've handled various challenges that our country has faced and continues to face over the years. You made smart decisions and took acts that had fatal repercussions. When the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread in our country, we hoped that you would be on top of things. But our hearts sank as we watched you address your countrymen in light of the situation. We were expecting more from you. Is it your age, or is it your health? Or maybe it's the people around you? We have no idea. But we persisted in our faith and hope. We have maintained our trust and respect for you because we believe that we are obligated to honor our leaders. But heart breaking news flooded our social media feeds one after the other. Aside from the growing number of COVID-19 positive cases in the Philippines, the inability of many Filipinos to receive government assistance, front liners lacking adequate personal protective equipment, POGOs still operating, and ordinary citizens being imprisoned for violating quarantine measures while the wealthy are free to do so, a slew of other factors prompted us to pray earnestly. And I hope that were youngsters will be able to return to school and the rest of us will be free to move around without fear of contracting the virus.

 

      It must be difficult, especially at your age, to lead a country of over 7,000 islands and over a hundred million people. I recognize that this is a difficult time for our country as well as the rest of the world. But I hope you will remember the promises you made before taking the oath to lead our country. I hope you will consider the faces of the many Filipinos who voted, trusted, and rooted for you. We had faith in you. We continue to do so. And we will continue to believe and respect you, even if we disagree with you on many occasions. We will pray for you so that you can make wise decisions. We will pray for you to be a leader of righteousness and justice. We pray for renewed zeal for the country and compassion for your people. We pray for the grace to wake up each day knowing that you have been given the opportunity to make a significant impact on the nation you lead. We also declare that you are in perfect health.

         

     Several Philippine presidents have been deposed because they failed to lead the country well and chose to prioritize their own interests over the needs of their people. This is not what I want for you. My prayer is that you will redeem yourself, that you will prove your detractors wrong, including those whose faith in you is dwindling. I hope you finish your term with flying colors, even if the road ahead of you is bleak and dark. Many people think and speak poorly of you, President Duterte. They are clear to me. People are in pain.  But, even though you've broken my heart many times, speaking ill of you is the last thing I'll do because I know you care about your people and want the best for them.  I'm hoping for the best for you. All in all I wish you the best in the remaining years of your term. From one Filipino to another, let’s work together for a brighter tomorrow.

Student/ Citizen,

Krissa Leigh R. Trinidad

 

 " 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 the quest."

References: 

https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKCN0ZG0BJ   - DDuterte, 'the punisher', sworn in as Philippines' presidentduterte, 'the punisher', sworn in as Philippines' president

Philippines now has worst COVID-19 outbreak in Southeast Asia | The Japan Times - Philippines now has worst COVID-19 outbreak in Southeast Asia

Duterte asked: Where's your outrage over the 6.4-billion shabu shipment?". October 7, 2017. Retrieved in October 6, 2021. https://cbcpnews.net/cbcpnews/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CBCPNews_092117_03.jpg

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