MANILA, Philippines – A woman took to social media to defend Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte from allegations of indecency towards women after the controversial ‘kissing spree’ during the latter’s visit to Pampanga a few days ago.
In her Facebook post, a netizen named Kat Sy said she met Duterte in person and was greeted by a man who is ‘genuinely nice’ to other persons, regardless of his or her social status. She said she also finds the tough-talking mayor not intimidating, just plain simple and humble, contrary to what has been depicted in broadcast media.
“He was very engaging in our conversation, discussing about his plans for change that our country needs, abolishing crime & drugs specifically, which has been the root for so many other crimes,†Sy wrote.
Sy recalled only noticing the shift in Duterte’s emotion after the mayor started talking about issues he abhors the most and cannot stand – drugs, crimes and injustices – which she said is expected from any normal person who talks about things he hates.
Media sensationalizingSy also accused the media of sensationalizing issues against Duterte, especially about his alleged indecency towards women; with some of whom he was pictured flirting with and kissing in public.
The truth is, she said, media would only report half of what actually took place and leave the rest for the public’s imagination and judgement.
“This is say: I have seen mayor oblige to all requests, be it for a picture, a kiss etc, and sometimes he even jokes around with the people,†Sy wrote further.
“I’m sure that when these girls instigated the kiss because it was in front of the cameras, then media pushed the situation, made it seem that it was all for fun, but in reality it was so that they can have an angle to sensationalize on,†she added.
Vote for changeAccording to Sy, if there was ever any fault on Duterte’s side, it is that he played along without thinking about the consequences of being taken out of context, and of being ‘unfairly portrayed’ by media.
“We know that media doesn’t always show the whole picture,†she said.
Finally, Sy said she will vote for Duterte who, unlike other candidates, is not a hypocrite and has been very open and vocal about his vices and past indiscretions.
“I just want someone who will truly do his job, address all the problems and make better decisions for the Filipinos. I vote for CHANGE. Hope you do too!,†she ended her post.
Read Ms. Kat Sy’s full post here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153896005477905&set=p.10153896005477905&type=3&hc_location=ufi
