Disgrace is when the 'Church uses unsavory language vs Duterte' - Panelo | Inquirer News

Disgrace is when the ‘Church uses unsavory language vs Duterte’ – Panelo

/ 03:11 PM January 15, 2019

MANILA, Philippines— “Disgrace is when a member of the Catholic Church uses unsavory language against President Rodrigo Duterte.”

This was Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo’s response to Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos’ statement over church-run Radio Veritas on Tuesday that Duterte’s presidency was not only a “disappointment” but also a “disgrace.”

Panelo took up the cudgels again for Duterte, who he said “only fulfills and complies with his constitutional mandate to lead the government in serving the Filipinos and protecting them from what bedevils our society.”

Article continues after this advertisement

“We find it very unfortunate that Bishop Santos fails to follow the teaching of Christ that if someone throws a stone at you, throw a piece of bread at him in response,” he added.

FEATURED STORIES

Panelo also said that the Bishop must be “uninformed” or he chose to ignore the survey results showing Duterte’s high approval and trust ratings.

“The President’s most recent approval and trust ratings show that the Filipino people whom PRRD (Duterte) is duty-bound to serve and protect [are] highly appreciative of the Chief Executive and his brand of leadership. It appears that the good Bishop is uninformed or is ignoring the survey results,” Panelo said.

Article continues after this advertisement

The Palace official was referring to a Pulse Asia survey where Duterte remained the most trusted top official in the country.

Article continues after this advertisement

READ: Duterte still most trusted Philippine official; Arroyo least trusted – Pulse Asia

Article continues after this advertisement

Panelo went on to say that Duterte could have preferred retirement; instead, he “opted to rise to the challenge of the times and at the commencement of his presidency has waged war against all fronts of illegality in the country.”

“The good bishop of Balanga should pray for the President, the way we pray for the Bishop’s enlightenment, that PRRD may run the affairs of the country well instead of lambasting him,” Panelo said. /ee

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Bataan, Malacañang, News, Philippines, Politics, Rodrigo Duterte

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.