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President Duterte to soldiers: We will win vs extremism

June 3, 2017 by Philippine News Agency Leave a Comment

MANILA, Philippines– President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday is confident that government forces will win in its fight against extremists in Marawi.

The President made the pronouncement as he visited the 102nd Infantry Brigade in Zamboanga Sibugay.

“Dito naman sa extremism, mananalo tayo. But we will have losses, ganon lang talaga ang buhay. That is how life is governed in this universe (here in extremism, we will win, but we will have losses, that’s life),” Duterte said in his speech.

“Pero sabihin mo matalo tayo, imposible ‘yan (if you say we are losing, that is impossible). It will just take a longer period,” he said.

The Chief Executive also said that soldiers will be protected and will have more modern military aircraft, sea vessels and equipment during his time.

“Kung buhayin pa ako ng Panginoon Diyos (If God willing), you will have about 24 jet planes. Mag-acquire pa ako ng 12. Subukan ko (I will acquire addotional 12. I will try),” Duterte said, adding that instead of second hand vessels, he will acquire brand new ones.

“Hindi na ako tatanggap ng mga equipment ng military na secondhand… Even I have to spend double the money,” he said. “And you have the best equipment now maski sa Jolo, Cagayan, kinumpleto ko na.”

Duterte likewise assured support for children of soldiers particularly on their education.

“I have already a part of the funds that will guarantee na ‘yung anak ninyo, edukasyon (that your children’s education) will continue even if you are somewhere,” the President said, noting that he already has an initial 20 billion of the 50 billion trust fund for the education of the troops’ children.

“If I can have a 50 billion trust fund para lang sa edukasyon ng mga anak ninyo (for the education of your children), even if you fight or you are somewhere else in this universe, sagot na ang edukasyon lang ha, sagot na ang edukasyon. So wala kayong problema (I will answer for their education, education will be provided, so you won’t have problem). I have already the 20 of the 50 billion,” Duterte said.

The President also appealed to the soldiers to stay loyal to the flag and to the Constitution.

“I am not appealing for a personal loyalty. Hindi ko type ‘yung ganon (that is not my type). I just want you to fight for the Republic and maintain your loyalty to the Constitution. Period,” he said.

“During my time, as your President, I can give you only the inspiration and the protection that you would need. And I will attend to your needs and during my time, you will have the best,” he assured.

Following his visit to the 102nd Infantry Brigade, the President then proceeded to visit the wake of Corporal Nilo Donato, Jr., who was killed-in-action in Marawi. (PND/PNA)

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