Like never before

LAKAS-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has assured Filipinos that the country will rebound economically and get past the crippling effects of the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) under her stewardship and former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

The assurance was made by the Lakas-CMD candidate during the proclamation rally of the UniTeam bannered by Marcos at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, where she also pushed for unity among the Filipinos, whose hopes she rekindled amid the pandemic.

“The past two years have been very challenging for all of us because the pandemic exacerbated whatever problem that we have in the past, but we are still here, full, alive and continuing to fight the challenges, and hoping that a brighter tomorrow will come,” Duterte said.

“We will move forward. We will live with COVID-19 and we will bounce like never before,” Duterte said in a reassuring tone, promising that she and Marcos will lead Filipinos in recovering from the debilitating impact of the pandemic.

The chairperson of the Lakas-CMD spoke of her and Marcos’ records, long years in governance and administration, characterized “with wisdom and experience.”

Under Duterte, Davao City transformed into the fourth most competitive city of the country and is “debt-free.”

In calling for unity and in describing her brand of leadership, the vice presidential candidate said: “Sa aking paglilingkod, ginagawa ko ang natutunan ko mula sa aking mga magulang, dapat pantay pantay ang lahat, walang mayaman, walang mahirap. Walang babae, walang lalake. Walang bata, walang matanda, lahat tayo ay Pilipino.”

“Mas madaling magkaisa kung lahat tayo ay pantay pantay ang pagtingin at pagtrato sa isat isa. I-sapuso natin ang paglilingkod, una sa diyos, pangalawa sa bayan, pangatlo sa pamilya, that in all things it shall be for God, country and family,” Duterte also said.

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Ryan Ponce Pacpaco