{"id":139818,"date":"2017-12-17T22:29:26","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T03:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=139818"},"modified":"2017-12-17T22:29:26","modified_gmt":"2017-12-18T03:29:26","slug":"pres-duterte-vows-to-end-corruption-as-gift-to-sen-pacquiao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/12\/17\/pres-duterte-vows-to-end-corruption-as-gift-to-sen-pacquiao\/","title":{"rendered":"Pres. Duterte vows to end corruption as ‘gift’ to Sen. Pacquiao"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"President<\/a>
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) – Laban Christmas benefit dinner for Marawi City at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City on December 13, 2017, reassures that he is continuing his efforts to fulfill his campaign promises of eliminating illegal drugs, corruption and crime. ROBINSON NI\u00d1AL JR.\/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

GENERAL SANTOS CITY<\/strong> \u2014 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said Sunday, December 17, that he shared the same desire of Senator Emmanuel \u201cManny\u201d Pacquiao to rid the government of corruption.<\/p>\n

In his speech during the 39th birthday celebration of the world champion boxer here, President Duterte vowed to make good on his campaign promise to eradicate corruption as his \u201cgift\u201d to Pacquaio.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo birthday\u00a0niya,<\/em>\u00a0let us honor \u2014 or at least the entire Philippines is listening now \u2014 ang<\/em>\u00a0gift\u00a0ko sa kanya<\/em>\u00a0is jointly with his personal hatred for corruption,\u201d Duterte said. \u201cI join him with the same intensity of hate. And\u00a0\u2018yan ang<\/em>\u00a0birthday gift\u00a0ko para sa kanya, yayariin ko kayong lahat<\/em>,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The President said he would stop all forms of corruption in government such as the rule on awarding contracts to lowest bidder and use of government money for unnecessary trips abroad or junkets.<\/p>\n

He also warned police scalawags involved in corruption saying that he would start to clean up police ranks.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Wednesday, mga tatlong superintendent, about 90, siguro mga minimum of 60 police, umalis kayo sa PNP,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am starting the purging at huwag kayong mainsulto kung hindi ka naman tinatamaan, huwag kang magalit kasi ako galit na sa dati eh,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The Chief Executive reiterated that he would not let unscrupulous individuals to destroy the nation and he would preserve and protect it as part of his mandate.<\/p>\n

He also renewed his commitment to fight illegal drugs and criminality, guard the country against threats of terrorism and insurgency and pursue lasting peace in Mindanao.<\/p>\n

The President then thanked Pacquiao for supporting government\u2019s efforts to improve the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a senator, you have demonstrated the qualities of a true leader\u2014someone who believes that in order to make the Philippines a better country, we have to keep our people on top of our priorities. I am glad that you are with me in this mission,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI pray for your good health and also for your family so that you will be able to serve the Filipinos. Continue to inspire and uplift others as we lead them towards a more prosperous and comfortable life,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He likewise praised the senator for giving the country honor and for his dedication to public service. \u201cYou have brought so much pride and joy to our country for being a world champion in the field of boxing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe determination you have shown and the humility you embody in the midst of glorious triumphs are worthy of emulation by our countrymen,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

After attending Pacquiao\u2019s birthday celebration, President Duterte visited the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) wounded-in-action and currently recuperating in the Medical Platoon 10th Forward Support Medical Company Service Support Battalion, 10th Infantry Division. Private First Class Erico Mirasol Jr. and Private Christopher Ca\u00f1a were both wounded during an encounter against the members of the New People\u2019s Army.<\/p>\n

Corporal Bryan Maste, meanwhile, was injured in a vehicular accident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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