Duterte vows not to issue any unlawful order
By Genalyn Kabiling
President Duterte has vowed never to issue any unlawful order while in office, saying he would always work for the interest of the people.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech during the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-LABAN) campaign rally at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan City, Laguna on February 23, 2019. (ALFRED FRIAS / PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN)
The President, a lawyer, recognized that he and the rest of the government workers are in office to serve and protect the nation.
“I will not order an illegal or unlawful order,” Duterte said during the Deparment of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) distribution of unconditional cash transfers to beneficiaries in Cebu City Sunday.
“We are workers of government and we work for the people,” he added.
Duterte made the statement after he highlighted his campaign to combat red tape and corruption in government during his speech.
He also explained his preference for former military or police officials in government since they follow orders and get the jobs done fast. He said the public expects the government, particularly the Office of the President, to ensure immediate action to the country’s concerns.
Duterte however bewailed the delay in some government transactions to the detriment of the public. He claimed that some even tend to debate with him that only derail government projects.
“You know, I hate to say this but I do not mean to offend the bureaucracy of government. Problem is — ang problema sa bayan dili makahuwat ,” he said.
In the same speech, the President renewed his resolve to try put an end of the drug problem within his term.
He threatened anew to kill those who will destroy the nation with illegal drugs. He added that it was “the most dangerous time” for anybody playing with illegal drugs.
“You do not scare me a bit,” he warned drug offenders.
If you poison our sons and daughters, I will kill you. See you in hell,” he added.
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