House Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez (left) greets Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte a happy birthday and gifts her with flowers at the Davao City Hall. Romualdez assured that the Lakas-CMD Party will support Mayor Duterte and her visions. Photo by VER NOVENO
Romualdez: Mayor Sara an inspiration to Filipinos
HOUSE Majority Leader and Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin G. Romualdez greeted Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte on her 43rd birthday Monday and wished her continued success, long life and excellent health.
“I join the Filipino nation in praying that our Lord God will continue to bless you Mayor Inday Sara with long life and excellent health,” said Romualdez, chairman of the House Committee on Rules.
He flew to Davao City Monday morning to personally greet Mayor Inday Sara. Romualdez, president of the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD), also lauded Mayor Inday Sara’s strong leadership, especially during the pandemic to ensure a safe and better environment for her constituents.
“I have been immensely gratified and inspired by your unwavering pursuit of goodness in the entire country. Your very determined leadership to serve the people has profoundly influenced us to further extend malasakit to our constituents,” Romualdez said as he thanked the presidential daughter for the friendship and opportunity to work closely with her, especially in promoting good governance.
He wished Mayor Inday Sara continued success in the fulfillment of her aspirations for the Filipino people.
“Under your stewardship and guidance, you have shown that you are a steady source of inspiration for the Filipinos,” Romualdez said. “I assure you Mayor Inday Sara that we are behind you in all your advocacies and thrusts for good governance.”
Tingog party-list Rep. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez, wife of Romualdez and chairperson of the House Committee on the Welfare of Children, also greeted Mayor Inday Sara a happy birthday.
“May you be blessed more as you have blessed others! Happy birthday to a remarkable public official!,” said Rep. Yedda.
Speaker Velasco greets Mayor Inday Sara
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco took to Facebook to extend his birthday greetings to Mayor Inday, whom he likened to an eagle that symbolizes courage and compassion.
On his official Facebook page, the leader of the House of Representatives attached to his post a tribute music video featuring “Tinig,” a mashup of different songs composed by Filipino citizens for the Davao City’s chief executive.
Velasco posted his greetings for Mayor Duterte as soon as the clock struck 12:01 a.m. Monday, marking her 43rd birth anniversary.
His entire post reads: “Ang Agila ay isang dakilang simbulo ng Tapang at Malasakit. Mula sa himpapawid, maingat at mapagmasid nitong binabantayan ang kanyang lalawigan, at lagi siyang handing umaksyon at ipagtanggol ang kanyang mga inaalagaan.
“Ngayon ay kaarawan ng isang kahanga-hangang Pilipino, na kumakatawan ng mga katangian ng Agila. Hatid ko sa kanya ang video na ito, na isang pagsisikap na nagmula sa puso ng kanyang mga tagahanga at taga-suporta. Sila ay nagkaisa at nagsama dahil sa inspirasyon at paniniwala.
“Maligayang Kaarawan, Mayor Inday Sara Duterte! LILIPAD NA ANG AGILA!”
Velasco’s post bore the hashtags #SaraAll and #SaraAgila.
Here is the link to Speaker Velasco’s Facebook post https://fb.watch/5PRdmhYetv/.
The accompanying video gathered Mayor Duterte’s fans, who composed songs for her and posted greetings on their respective YouTube channels.
They then collaborated and organized together with other Duterte supporters, volunteering their time, skills and own resources to produce the video.
None of the singers and musicians featured in the video were paid for their services.
