Duterte, The New Filipino President

May 9, 2016. National Election Day. The people of the Philippines have decided who will rule the country. Mayor Rodrigo "Digong" Duterte took lead of the Presidential Race. He is also known as "The Punisher". He is very controversial due to his attitude towards the Pope and his controversial statements and rape joke.

 Other Filipinos felt scared about the official results for Presidential Candidates. They were concluding that the triumph of Mr. Duterte is the start for another Martial Law of the Philippines. As you can remember, Martial Law was proclaimed many years ago by the late Former President Ferdinand Marcos. There are some similarities from the former president to the newly elected president because they were brave enough to kill criminals who were proved to have done crimes. 

 The Punisher promised his people that he will get rid of all the crimes and corruptions, drugs, and poverty in just 3-6 months. During debates, he also promised the overseas Filipino Workers that they will have full  protection and that the Philippine embassy will be opened 24 hours in a day and 7 days a week. He also added that he will stop Contractualization for contractual workers who worked for only 5 months contract. "If I say stop, STOP. I mean it like S-T-O-P. STOP" He said.

 Now that He has won the Election, the biggest question is, will he be able to make his promises in 6 months time? Will he start another Martial Law? Will he still kill and punish all the criminals? Will justice always prevail?

I have heard that once Mr. Duterte take his oath as a president, his rivals will impeach him. But all Filipinos are hoping about peace. They want change. We, Filipinos, have elected a new president and we all must accept the results. We just have to pray for the country, and pray for Mr. Duterte. He just asked guidance from his late Mother and even cried in front of her tomb. Every Macho/Brave Man is a Mama's Boy. That is a simple gesture and it's normal. It is not about drama.

May our country have the peace and order. We hope for a better Philippines. We hope for a good leader.