{"id":166981,"date":"2018-06-14T03:21:20","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T07:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=166981"},"modified":"2018-06-14T03:21:20","modified_gmt":"2018-06-14T07:21:20","slug":"prrd-to-uniformed-personnel-protect-filipinos-from-social-ills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/06\/14\/prrd-to-uniformed-personnel-protect-filipinos-from-social-ills\/","title":{"rendered":"PRRD to uniformed personnel: Protect Filipinos from social ills"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cLet me take this opportunity to remind you that you bear the crucial mandate of protecting the Filipinos from the social ills that have delayed our progress as a nation,\u201d Duterte said. (KING RODRIGUEZ\/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0— President Rodrigo R. Duterte has reminded the country\u2019s uniformed personnel of their \u2018\u2019crucial mandate\u201d of protecting the Filipinos from social ills that have plagued and delayed the nation’s progress.<\/p>\n

Duterte made this call as he swore in 59 newly promoted personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Wednesday night at Malaca\u00f1ang Palace.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me take this opportunity to remind you that you bear the crucial mandate of protecting the Filipinos from the social ills that have delayed our progress as a nation,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy heeding this honorable call to service, you must always keep in mind that the best interest of our people must always be your priority,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Duterte said the country has accomplished a lot since he took over as leader of the country nearly two years ago, but still, there is much to be done.<\/p>\n

\u201cYet, there is so much to do as we continue our crusade against the root causes of poverty, corruption, terrorism, criminality and illegal drugs that have plagued — plagued our country for so long,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The President called on the uniformed personnel to take advantage of their new position to \u201cpromote the common good and to actively serve our citizenry to the best of your ability\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs these ranks are donned on you, may you always remember that the public demands a greater level of accountability, responsibility and integrity on your part,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmbody the highest standards of excellence and selfless leadership at all times. Do not settle for anything less,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He assured them of his full support in advancing the common good and promoting the safety and well-being of the Filipino nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay this momentous occasion strengthen your dedication and commitment to help the government achieving genuine and lasting peace and progress across the nation. Together, let us build the foundations of a better life for all Filipinos,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

Duterte also urged the promoted personnel to follow the law at all times and avoid graft and corruption.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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