Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte has a message for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr., as he spoke during the celebration program of the 88th Araw ng Dabaw on Sunday, March 16.
Mayor Baste spoke out against President Marcos, Jr. as part of his speech during the celebration. He also used the opportunity to call for the return of the former president, who is currently in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for trial on charges of "crimes against humanity."
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| Photo courtesy: Screenshot from GMA News/Bongbong Marcos’ Facebook page |
In his speech, Mayor Baste explicitly stated that the surname "Marcos" is "synonymous" with "Martial Law."
The mayor also delivered harsh remarks, saying that President Marcos, Jr. will never experience the love of the people, unlike what his father is currently enjoying.
"Mr. President Marcos, you will never be loved! Especially to us who are calling out Rody Duterte's name, you will never be loved, Mr. Marcos," he said.
"We will stand up and we will fight back!" he added.
When it came to the issue of the burial of Marcos, Sr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, which took place during his father's administration, the mayor even uttered profanities against the president.
“Yung tatay mo [Marcos Sr.] pinalibing ng tatay ko [Duterte], pero yung tatay ko pinakulong mo. P***ngina ka,” the mayor said.
In addition, the crowd at the event chanted "Marcos resign!"
According to the police, around 30,000 people participated in the "unity walk" held in connection with the event.
Meanwhile, President Marcos Jr.'s camp has yet to issue a response, reaction, or statement regarding Mayor Baste's profanity and message against him.
— Noel Ed Richards, The Summit Express
