MANILA, Philippines — If you were to appeal to the presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte what would you say?
On May 12, netizens tried to send messages to Duterte, who is yet to formally take over the post. Using the hashtag #DearPresidentDigong, the expectant Filipinos appealed to him, waiting for his promises to take shape.
On NAIA
#DearPRESIDENTDigong Please replace Honrado at MIAA and put someone who has actual experince in running an airport.
— Ryan Cayubit (@francisryanc) May 13, 2016
On taxes
#DearPresidentDigong remove airport tax for PH passport holders.
— Elle ?? (@elleyosha) May 13, 2016
On livelihood
#DearPRESIDENTDigong, pls make livelihood programs to the poorest of the poor instead of them be forever depend on 4Ps or govt support
— Shira Dee (@Shirten) May 13, 2016
On authority
#DearPRESIDENTDigong Since PNP will take charge of disciplining citizens, pls make sure they don't abuse their power.
— TheVIPanda (@TheVIPanda) May 13, 2016
On agriculture
#DearPRESIDENTDigong setup more farmers market, it gives more profit to local producers & healthier option to consumers. better for env also
— marco.factor (@marcolibunao) May 13, 2016
On smoking
#DearPRESIDENTDigong If you put Davao ordinances into nat'l laws I cant thank enough in advance for the Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Order.
— Marbert (@marbertism) May 12, 2016
On choosing his advisers
#DearPRESIDENTDigong Please don't let Sen.Miriam leave the Philippines,make her your Presidential adviser :)
— OmNom (@itsmeeeegelo) May 12, 2016
On emergency response
#DearPRESIDENTDigong i can't wait for Ph's very own 911 <3
— WILLIAM LUKE (@iamLukeTupas) May 12, 2016
On death penalty
#DearPRESIDENTDigong Restore death penalty for those who are proven guilty of drug pushing, rape, & murder.
— Janella Yapo (@JanellaYapo) May 12, 2016
On crime
Please make us comfortable in public places without worrying the danger of crimes. Thank you ! #DearPRESIDENTDigong
— Glares Nalumen (@grizzlyGlares) May 12, 2016
On wages
#DearPRESIDENTDigong Please make the salaries of our teachers and nurses higher. They truly deserve it.
— Rowell Cruz (@rowjie) May 12, 2016
On cleanliness
#DearPRESIDENTDigong please implement penalty for those throwing their trash on the streets, etc.
— bitch senpai (@onihimedesu) May 12, 2016
this country needs to be env. friendly
On firecrackers
#DearPRESIDENTDigong we're ready for the Torotot festival all over the Philippines during New Year
— f r i c e L a c m a (@friceLitaaa) May 12, 2016
Others also expressed their support for his term.
#DearPRESIDENTDigong We'll miss you here in Davao but we got your back always! That's what we can promise.
— Myrvic Keyoko (@myrviculous) May 13, 2016
#DearPRESIDENTDigong fixing this country isn't your job alone but ours as well. We got your back tatay digong
— Via Labaco (@viaclarice) May 12, 2016
#DearPRESIDENTDigong While you're protecting the country, please don't forget to protect yourself.
— AM (@Odyssey_xx) May 12, 2016