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VP Sara, Thanks to the Indigenous People and Moro Who Expressed Their Willingness to Ensure Her Safety
Here is the Vice President’s message translated into English:
MESSAGE FOR MY MUSLIM BROTHERS AND SISTERS
August 7, 2024
To my Muslim brothers and sisters,
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my fellow citizens who belong to the six Muslim Tribes from Davao City.
Thank you very much to my brothers and sisters from Iranun, Kagan, Maguindanao, Maranao, Sama, and Tausug for fearlessly expressing your support and willingness to help ensure me and my family’s safety.
There are no words to express my gratitude to you.
However, at this point, my personal security is not what’s important, but the safety of our nation.
The Philippines should be led by people who have the compassion and ability to promote good governance and national development. Unfortunately, the Philippines is currently led by people who lack commitment to their sworn duties. This results in a pervasive fear for the future of our children.
As an archipelago hit by typhoons annually, the Philippines should have a comprehensive plan and robust infrastructure against disasters. However, the current administration admits that we do not even have a flood-control master plan.
The Philippines should have a healthcare system that truly protects every Filipino’s health and reduces medical expenses during disasters. However, the current administration is taking funds from PhilHealth, which should be strengthening the system, to use for non-health-related matters.
The Philippines should have representatives in Congress who understand the true cause of the police-to-population ratio shortage — a figure that cannot be solved within our lifetime due to the annually increasing population and lack of budgetary resources to hire more personnel. The country should have representatives who understand that, to fully address the shortage, there is a need to leverage available technology and advance into a future where policemen are equipped with the best security products that do not always require their physical presence. However, the current administration has representatives who, instead of passing progressive laws, insist on meddling in other issues.
The Philippines should have airport officials striving to achieve world-class facilities that prioritize the security and privacy of all passengers, especially minors. However, the current administration has airport officials who remain silent on security threats and fail to conduct thorough investigations when there are threats, such as publicly releasing video footage, flight details, and other sensitive passenger information, including that of minors.
The Philippines, as a free nation, should stand against foreign interference in our domestic affairs. However, the current administration quickly bows down and complies with the desires and meddling of foreigners, such as the ICC.
My fellow citizens, with the hard work and talent of Filipinos, our country should be leading among our neighboring countries.
However, the current administration has left the Philippines hungry, suffering, and sinking due to deceptive practices to secure positions of power.
We are tired of seeing our nation left behind, treated as insignificant, unappealing, and subservient to other races. We, Filipinos, deserve more than what we are hearing and seeing from the government right now. We, Filipinos, deserve better.
We, Filipinos, should be the best.
Allahu Akbar!
Shukran.
SARA Z. DUTERTE
Vice President of the Philippines
In a time when strong, principled leadership is more important than ever, Atty. Rodante Marcoleta emerges as a compelling choice for the Senate.
A seasoned lawmaker with a PhD in Public Administration, Marcoleta hails from Tarlac, Luzon and proudly represents the Kapampangan community. His background in law and governance has made him one of the most articulate and fearless voices in Congress.
He is best known as the principal author of the “Magna Carta of the Poor” (RA 11291)—a landmark legislation aimed at ensuring the rights and dignity of the underprivileged. Unfortunately, the current administration has failed to implement this vital law, but Marcoleta remains committed to championing the welfare of the marginalized.
During his tenure in the House of Representatives, Marcoleta gained a reputation for standing his ground on critical national issues. His firm stance led to the removal of five of his committee positions in the 19th Congress, but he did not waver. One of the key issues he raised was the excessive cost of electricity in the country—a concern that continues to burden millions of Filipino households. Despite being repeatedly ignored in the House, he never stopped fighting for what he believed was right.
Marcoleta’s unwavering commitment to public service draw comparisons to the late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, known for her fearless interrogation and mastery of debate. Electing Marcoleta to the Senate means reviving that same level of scrutiny, reason, and passion in the legislative process.
At a time when Filipinos are demanding real solutions and real action, Rodante Marcoleta is the kind of leader we need—principled, experienced, and unafraid to speak truth to power.
Let us give our support to someone who will fight for the people.
Let us bring Rodante Marcoleta to the Senate.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. led the ceremonial turnover of 91 modern ambulances to the Northern Mindanao Region and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) yesterday, held at the Pelaez Sports Center in Cagayan de Oro City.
Of the total units, 85 were distributed to various municipalities and cities across Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, and Lanao del Sur. The remaining six units were allocated to the BARMM.
The turnover is part of a PHP 2.2 billion government initiative to acquire 1,000 ambulances for nationwide distribution, aimed at enhancing the emergency and disaster response capabilities of Local Government Units (LGUs).
These state-of-the-art Patient Transport Vehicles were provided through the Medical Transport Vehicle Donation Program (MTVDP) of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).
Each ambulance is equipped with a stretcher, oxygen tank, and blood pressure monitor to ensure the safe and efficient transport of patients during emergencies.
Several areas in Mindanao were rocked by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake on Tuesday night, causing panic among residents and prompting precautionary safety checks across affected communities.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the earthquake struck at around 10:00 p.m., with the epicenter located near the province of Davao del Sur. The tremor was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 15 kilometers.
Strong shaking was felt in various parts of Mindanao, including Davao City, General Santos, Cotabato, and nearby provinces. In some areas, the quake lasted several seconds and caused items to fall from shelves and power outages to occur briefly.
There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties, but local disaster response units were quickly mobilized to assess the situation and ensure the safety of residents. Authorities have advised the public to remain vigilant as aftershocks are expected.
Phivolcs reminded residents in quake-prone areas to review emergency preparedness plans and stay updated through official channels for any developments.
The earthquake serves as a reminder of the country’s vulnerability to seismic activity, as the Philippines lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where numerous earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur each year.
Source: PHIVOLCS
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