Merlina Hernando-Malipot

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Duterte tells Barzaga that being "different" and "walking alone" is okay: "Mahal ka ng Diyos, mga Caviteño, mga Dabawenyo, mga agila at ng mga pusa." @manilabulletin

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LOOK: Vice President Sara Duterte issues an open letter to Kiko Barzaga amid controversy over his expulsion from the House. (📷OVP) @manilabulletin

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Duterte stressed that democracy is "not weakened by dissent" but is weakened when those in "power become afraid of it." @manilabulletin

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VP Sara said the Filipino people "deserve a government focused on solving problems, not silencing critics; on strengthening institutions, not bending them to political ends; and on serving the nation, not perpetuating power." @manilabulletin

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Duterte said these are the "symptoms of a government that has become more preoccupied with protecting power than serving the people." @manilabulletin

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Third, the relentless pursuit of greater political power under the guise of Charter Change @manilabulletin

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Second, the willingness to disregard constitutional safeguards in pursuit of a politically motivated impeachment; @manilabulletin

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VP Sara Duterte warned that a government that "fears dissent" is not demonstrating strength: "It is revealing insecurity. And that insecurity is reflected in the direction our country is taking today." @manilabulletin

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First, the effort to divert attention from legitimate questions surrounding the flood control controversy @manilabulletin

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Duterte said the current state of PH reveals three disturbing realities: @manilabulletin

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Good governance does not require the elimination of opposition, Duterte said. Adding that "democracy works best when there is a healthy opposition that is free to question." @manilabulletin

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VP Sara says "every Senator and member of the house must be free to perform his or her constitutional duty according to conscience, free from threats, pressure, or any form of intimidation." @manilabulletin

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Duterte: "I have always believed that the independence of our institutions must be protected." @manilabulletin

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In a video message, VP Sara warns that "a democracy cannot survive when those in power see every critic as an enemy and every opposing voice as a threat." @manilabulletin (Screengrab from OVP video)

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Duterte: "Sa halip na tutukan ang mga tunay na suliraning kinakaharap ng ating mga kababayan, ginagamit ang kapangyarihan upang patahimikin ang mga boses ng mga hindi sumasang-ayon." @manilabulletin

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JUST IN: Vice President Sara Duterte says democracy is at risk as government institutions are allegedly used against critics and opposition voices amid impeachment and political controversies @manilabulletin

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VP Sara: "Nakikita natin kung paano ginagamit ang mga institusyon ng gobyerno at ang pera ng taumbayan laban sa anumang oposisyon." @manilabulletin

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VP Duterte, together with OVP personnel, spearheaded the activity as part of the nationwide Brigada Eskwela program of the @DepEd_PH @manilabulletin (📷OVP)

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LOOK: Vice President Sara Duterte joined this year’s Brigada Eskwela campaign, leading school preparation activities at Diosdado P. Macapagal ES in Barangay Tatalon as part of efforts to ensure public schools are ready for the opening of classes. @manilabulletin (📷 OVP)