There seems to be no end to the revelations about the latest addition to the presidential race, Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. Most of these are volunteered by Duterte himself. Of these startling revelations is his admittance to womanizing, saying proudly that he has two wives and two girlfriends during an event last November 29 called “Mad for Change”.
He got mixed reviews. Some people admired his candor and authenticity, sweeping the revelation under the rug. While others rebuked his infidelity and deemed it an inconsistent trait that goes against a potential leader’s good moral conduct.
One such reaction is that of award winning Singer/Songwriter Kitchie Nadal who was one of those who were turned off by the womanizing Duterte’s casual confession.
Kitchie Nadal married Spanish boyfriend, NGO worker Carlos Lopez, in an intimate ceremony at Hacienda Isabella in Tagaytay on February 26, 2015.
Using her facebook page as a vehicle to express her strong opinions about the sanctity of marriage and the importance of the integrity of potential leaders, Kitchie said:
“Womanizing (not womanizers) has to be condemned and not condoned. This is a serious problem in our country for many generations and the reason why our country has become MATRIARCHAL – mothers have to take all the responsibility of raising whole family, while the husbands womanize with society’s quiet approval.”
She also emphasizes the importance of potential leaders to be good role models in both their public and private lives.
“It has become part of our culture to think that our leaders’ “private lives” have no lasting impact in society, when the reality is that followers and constituents emulate and follow the lead of their leaders. If ever you are thinking of voting for Mayor Duterte (and I include myself), we should keep in mind that men and women should uphold marital laws as seriously as criminal laws, because family is the very foundation of our society. We should follow these laws for the sake of our children, mothers, and wives – and that means every one of us – because their violation would lead to social chaos.”
She then addresses the Davao mayor respectfully to uphold and respect the law
“Mayor Duterte, with all due respect, If you cannot follow these marital laws for your family, at least respect these laws for the rest of the families of our nation by upholding them still, like how you want us to sacrifice and respect other laws you are upholding no matter how hard it will be for many.”
Anticipating potential negative reactions to her post, Kitchie also adds:
“Naiintidihan ko yung hinanaing ninyo para sa bansa. Kung gusto nyo talaga ng#pagbabago, simulan nyo sa pagbibigay respeto sa mga comments ninyo. Hindi puro yabang. Please lang, hindi ako nanay ninyo para lecturan kayo at ipaala ng pag galang sa kapwa. Gawin nating itong productive alang lang sa bansa.
(I get your passion fr the country. If you really want change, begin by being respectful. Not just arrogance. I’m not your mother to lecture you about respecting other people. Let’s keep our comments productive for the sake of our country.)”
Do you agree with Kitchie?
Read: What kind of country will my kids live in if Duterte were President?
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