A netizen who saw the photo of the President who is suffering in back pain during his trip to Japan wrote an open letter to the critics of the current administration.

On Wednesday, October 23, netizen Noel Landiro Sarifa made a lengthy post, pointed out that the photo posted by some media outlets showing how uncomfortable the President is during his visit in Japan only indicates that the chief executive still wanted to continue his job despite his condition.

According to him, instead of making fun of the President, they should help the leader of the country to achieve his goals.

“Sa mga Kritiko ni Duterte, Look At our President! He is Old, He is in Pain but he never stops in serving his people.” Sarifa said.

“All I ask from you is to help us build a nation. see the goodness in him, see the purpose of what he does, not just on what wrong you think he is doing. Ilang dekada na akong nabubuhay bilang Pilipino pero ngaun lang tayo nagkaroon ng Presidente na puro trabaho. Let us take advantage of these times, imbes na batuhin, tawanan, kutyain at puro na lang kontra.” he added.

He also said that instead of complaining, people should ask themselves how they can contribute to the country and show to the world how the Filipinos unite for the sake of the country.

“He is doing this for us, ako, tayo, kasama ka. Sana lang imbes na magreklamo, itanong mo na lang sa sarili mo, ” Ano ba ang maitutulong ko?” at sa kaunting paraan na alam mo tumulong tayo. This is the time na ipakita natin sa mundo na kaya nating magka-isa para sa bayan. Hindi dahil sa political preference natin. This is the time na magkapit bisig tayo para ibangon ang Pilipinas. Let us be proud pinoy, sa salita, sa isip at sa gawa.” Sarifa said.

“Let this be a wake-up call to us all Filipinos before it’s too damn late. Building a nation is a NOT A ONE MAN JOB, IT IS OUR JOB!” he added.

As of writing the post of Sarifa already reached 30,000 shares on social media.

Sarifa is one of the netizens who defended the President after the latter cut short his trip to Japan to see a neurologist after suffering from “unbearable” back pain.

According to Malacanang, the condition of the President is connected to his recent motorcycle fall.

The President was also seen using a cane during his trip to Japan a sign that he’s having a hard time to walk.

Journalist Erwin Tulfo discussed the viral cheer routine of the University of the Philippines – Visayas Skimmers after it received backlash from the supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte.

The performance of the UP Skimmers received millions of views on social media after they discussed their opinions against the current administration via a cheer routine.

Tulfo asked his audience if the cheer routine of UP Skimmers is still part of the freedom of expression or already an act of sedition which is punishable by law.

“Bakit daw magagalit ang mga Duterte supporters eh yun daw ay freedom of expression, naiintindihan ko yung sinasabi ninyo ma’am at sir sa UP, mayroon po tayong kalayaan sa pamamahayag,” Tulfo said.

“Pero kung ang freedom na yan ay sumusupil sa isa pang kalayaan eh hindi na po magiging freedom yan, kapag niyuyurakan mo na yung kalayaan ng iba ay bawal,” he added.

The journalist also urged the officials of UP to review the statements of the Skimmers.

Tulfo also narrated that he was once an activist but he didn’t wish harm to the leader of the government.

“Kayong mga taga-UP at estudyante na aktibista na makakaliwa, pare-pareho tayong naging estudyante. Sumali rin ako sa mga rally at nagalit din ako sa mga Pangulo (noon). Ang sinabi, ‘ibagsak at lansagin ang diktadurya. Sipain sa pwesto at palayasin sa Malacañang’. ‘Yun ang sinasabi ng mga estudyante noon. Walang sinabi noon na paslangin ang Pangulo na iyan,” he said.

According to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, people should think twice before releasing a statement because there’s also a limit on freedom of expression.

“Dapat careful lang tayo sa mga sinasabi natin, parang medyo napupunta ka na doon sa linya na baka mag overstep na kayo ng bounderies, basta nirerespeto naman natin ang karapatang pantao ng lahat pero dapat maging careful parin tayo,” Nograles said.

Senator Manny Pacquiao decided to share his blessing again to the people of Bacolod.

Pacquiao who’s known for being generous went to Bacolod City hall to give money to the Bacolodnon.

In the video posted by Pacquiao’s personal assistant David Sisson, it shows the people’s champ giving P1000 to each people passing to him.

It also shows that hundreds of Bacolodnons are waiting, falling in line to have a piece of Pacquiao’s wealth.

The video already reached 1.9-M views and received positive response from the netizens.

“That’s why if our god gives you more share and it will come back 3 times than u share, thank you, Manny, for the blessing…” netizen John Soriano said.

“God bless you Alwys Sen Manny Pacquiao naway marami pa po kyong matungan na tao ..More blessing to come..sana ksing tulad nyo ako myaman rin para majatulong sa kapwa ko kayulad mahirap…we love You ..Sen manny Pacquiao,” netizen Moon Bella commented.

“idol kahit hndi ako nka punta jan hiling ko lang n sana marami kapang matulungan n mahihirap god bless,” netizen Bobby Chu remarked.

This is not the first time that Senator Pacquiao gives away money to the people.

In 2017, Pacquiao has also captured the attention of social media after he gives away some parts of his earnings in his fight against Australian Boxer Jeff Horn.

Pacquiao went outside his mansion in General Santos to personally share his blessing to the people.

In August this year, he also went to a barangay in Saranggani Province to give “balato” after he won his match against American boxer Keith Thurman.

The Filipino Champ experienced poverty during his younger years and became wealthy after defeating several known boxer in his 24 years of boxing career.

In his SALN, Pacquiao declared a net worth of $3 billion or PHP10,080,025,000.

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno expressed his disappointment over the hardheaded jeepney drivers along his City who are tricking the commuters every day by making a cutting trip.

“Ano pang gusto ninyo? Buong Maynila may cutting-trip? Kayo ang mandaraya. Mayayabang kayo,” said Moreno.

In a Facebook video, Moreno said that while the jeepney drivers are always complaining about the higher prices of gasoline and other needs for their vehicles, they’re also tricking their passengers by unloading them in the wrong place.

He pointed out that while the jeepney drivers are claiming that they’re poor, they should also remember that most of their passengers are also needy.

“Kung makapag-complain kayo sa gobyerno wagas. Kung makapag-complain kayo sa pagtaas ng gasolina wagas. Lahat ng reklamo sa mundo, magkapag-reklamo kayo wagas. Eh lahat naman ‘yun china-charge niyo sa pasahero. Eh wagas din pala kayo eh. Mandaraya kayo,” The Mayor said.

“Nagbayad ng buo, bakit ang biyahe ay kalahati? Anong ugali ang mayroon kayo? Tapos magagalit kayo sa enforcer kapag nasa ilalim ng puno kasi nagtatago. Aba! Bakit? Kailangan ba naka-display ang enforcer para sumunod kayo? Oh susunod kayo may enforcer man o wala?” he added.

He also criticized the jeepney driver groups that doing rallies and “tigil-pasada” to express their opposition on the PUV modernization program by the government, saying that they’re only showing their arrogance.

“Kayo na-aapi ng gobyerno dahil sa modernisasyon. Hindi niyo kaya? Hindi… Tapos mangba-black-mail pa kayo ng taumbayan. Magwe-welga kayo? Ang yayabang niyo. Para kayong api? Eh kayo ang mapang-api. Inaapi ninyo ‘yung pasahero eh. Tanong. Mahirap kayo? Eh mahirap din ang sumasakay sa jeep. Kung mayaman ang mga ‘yun, bumili na ng kotse ‘yun,” he said.

According to him, he’s already done with talking to the jeepney drivers doing cutting trips because they’re not stopping with their bad acts.

He revealed that he already filed a complaint to Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to remove the franchise of some jeepney owners who are still continuing their cutting trip.

“Patuloy kayong nanloloko ng pasahero. Maliwanag sa mata namin na hindi kayo makukuha sa diplomasya. Maliwanag na sa kaisipan namin na hindi na kayo makukuha sa pakiusapan. Maliwanag sa amin mga puso na kayo ay sagad na sa kawalanghiyaan dahil nakasanayaan niyo na… O ngayon lahat ng lalabag sa cutting-trip. Ito ang mangyayari sa inyo. Today, we filed a case,” he said.