Robredo: Public officials need to think before talking

Vice President Leni Robredo said public officials, including the President, needed to think first before uttering words that could offend people’s faith or beliefs.

“We need to remind, not only the President but also all public officials like us, that when we exercise our freedom of expression and freedom of religion, we also have corresponding obligations,” Robredo said during a visit in Zamboanga City.

“One of these obligations is to make sure that we do not hurt the sensitivities of people or their religious beliefs,” Robredo said. “Everyone has this obligation, but most of all our public officials and especially our President because we will all be affected by what he says.” Robredo said. —Julie Alipala