President Rodrigo Duterte told the media in Caloocan that he might join a rally on September 21 or what he declared as “National Day of Protest”.
In an ambush interview, he jokingly said that he might join a rally because his and other government officials’ salary is just scantily.
“Pati ako ay sasama sa rally sa September 21,” Radyo Inquirer quoted Duterte.
He also joked that people from the media industry should also join the protest because their salary is also insufficient.
“Pati kayong mga miyembro ng media na konti lang ang suweldo sumama kayo sa rally,” Duterte said.
The President said the “National Day of Protest” will serve as an avenue for people to vent their criticisms to the government.
“Lahat ng may nga reklamo sa gobyerno, sa pulis pati na rin sa mga sundalo ay imbitado sa gagawin nating rally,” Duterte said.
He also ordered suspension of classes and government office operations on September 21 although he clarified that it’s not a holiday.
September 21 also coincides with the 45th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law under the regime of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
Source: Radyo Inquirer
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