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Gov’t trumpets feats in bid to cement ‘Duterte legacy’
Gov’t trumpets feats in bid to cement ‘Duterte legacy’
Arianne Merez,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jan 17, 2020 06:06 PM PHT

MANILA—President Rodrigo Duterte’s top government officials boasted Friday of the administration’s achievements halfway through his term in a bid to cement his “legacy” as chief executive.
MANILA—President Rodrigo Duterte’s top government officials boasted Friday of the administration’s achievements halfway through his term in a bid to cement his “legacy” as chief executive.
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said the campaign aims to showcase the “honest” successes of the administration through a magazine, podcast, documentary and information caravan.
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said the campaign aims to showcase the “honest” successes of the administration through a magazine, podcast, documentary and information caravan.
“These accomplishments are indicative of a continuing legacy that shall persist in the next 900 days,” Andanar said.
“These accomplishments are indicative of a continuing legacy that shall persist in the next 900 days,” Andanar said.
Cabinet officials led by Communications Sec. Martin Andanar and Executive Sec. Salvador Medialdea open the #DuterteLegacy photo exhibit here at the PICC @ABSCBNNews pic.twitter.com/Zc2iNSEd4A
— Arianne Merez (@arianne_merez) January 17, 2020
Cabinet officials led by Communications Sec. Martin Andanar and Executive Sec. Salvador Medialdea open the #DuterteLegacy photo exhibit here at the PICC @ABSCBNNews pic.twitter.com/Zc2iNSEd4A
— Arianne Merez (@arianne_merez) January 17, 2020
During the launch in Pasay City, Cabinet officials also opened a photo exhibit on the President’s key policies.
During the launch in Pasay City, Cabinet officials also opened a photo exhibit on the President’s key policies.
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Among programs highlighted during the launch were the "Build, Build, Build" program, Universal Health Care Law, Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education, the establishment of the Bangsamoro region, the Freedom of Information policy, and Duterte’s centerpiece anti-drug campaign.
Among programs highlighted during the launch were the "Build, Build, Build" program, Universal Health Care Law, Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education, the establishment of the Bangsamoro region, the Freedom of Information policy, and Duterte’s centerpiece anti-drug campaign.
The photo exhibit highlights achievements of the Duterte administration @ABSCBNNews pic.twitter.com/2Jlk2f3xuo
— Arianne Merez (@arianne_merez) January 17, 2020
The photo exhibit highlights achievements of the Duterte administration @ABSCBNNews pic.twitter.com/2Jlk2f3xuo
— Arianne Merez (@arianne_merez) January 17, 2020
Starting this year, Andanar said the Presidential Communications Operations Office would hold a "Truth Caravan" to counter supposed disinformation against the government.
Starting this year, Andanar said the Presidential Communications Operations Office would hold a "Truth Caravan" to counter supposed disinformation against the government.
The caravan will feature a series of dialogues between the government and local communities, he added.
The caravan will feature a series of dialogues between the government and local communities, he added.
Duterte rose to power in 2016 with a promise of “change,” and on a platform to eradicate drugs and rid the government of corruption.
Duterte rose to power in 2016 with a promise of “change,” and on a platform to eradicate drugs and rid the government of corruption.
He, however, has repeatedly courted criticism for his crackdown on illegal drugs, rape jokes and off-the-cuff remarks.
He, however, has repeatedly courted criticism for his crackdown on illegal drugs, rape jokes and off-the-cuff remarks.
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