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Sara Duterte says she prefers peace and development programs instead of dole-outs
Sara Duterte says she prefers peace and development programs instead of dole-outs
Vice President Sara Duterte graces the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry's 50th Philippine Business Conference and Expo in Pasay City on October 22, 2024. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File

MANILA -- Vice President Sara Duterte said on Wednesday that development programs aimed to uplift the lives of the ordinary Filipinos hold greater significance than dole-outs or mere financial aid.
MANILA -- Vice President Sara Duterte said on Wednesday that development programs aimed to uplift the lives of the ordinary Filipinos hold greater significance than dole-outs or mere financial aid.
This is amid the current administration's extensive distribution of financial assistance across the country to help Filipinos make ends meet.
This is amid the current administration's extensive distribution of financial assistance across the country to help Filipinos make ends meet.
Duterte responded when asked by the media in Butuan City whether the assistance will continue next year, considering that their budget is being scrutinized by the Senate and Congress.
Duterte responded when asked by the media in Butuan City whether the assistance will continue next year, considering that their budget is being scrutinized by the Senate and Congress.
"Sa Office of the Vice President, wala kaming ayuda. Pag mayroong humihingi sa amin ng ayuda, we usually refer it to DSWD because ang prinsipyo namin, hindi dapat ayuda ang ibinibigay sa tao na nangangailangan, dapat binibigyan siya ng mapayapang pamumuhay, oportunidad para makapag-negosyo, oportunidad para makapaghanap ng trabaho," she said.
"Sa Office of the Vice President, wala kaming ayuda. Pag mayroong humihingi sa amin ng ayuda, we usually refer it to DSWD because ang prinsipyo namin, hindi dapat ayuda ang ibinibigay sa tao na nangangailangan, dapat binibigyan siya ng mapayapang pamumuhay, oportunidad para makapag-negosyo, oportunidad para makapaghanap ng trabaho," she said.
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However, the vice president said they also have medical assistance, as well as grocery packs, which will be given in time for gift-giving this Christmas season.
However, the vice president said they also have medical assistance, as well as grocery packs, which will be given in time for gift-giving this Christmas season.
Duterte believes that good governance is still essential to the progress of the country.
Duterte believes that good governance is still essential to the progress of the country.
"We still believe, and it is our platform, and it is in our budget na good governance is the key to nation building. So hindi nasusolusyonan ng ayuda yung problema ng mga tao lalong lalo na sa mga kapos ang pang araw-araw, lalo na sa kawalan ng trabaho, at safety and security and well-being ng tao," she said.
"We still believe, and it is our platform, and it is in our budget na good governance is the key to nation building. So hindi nasusolusyonan ng ayuda yung problema ng mga tao lalong lalo na sa mga kapos ang pang araw-araw, lalo na sa kawalan ng trabaho, at safety and security and well-being ng tao," she said.
Duterte also recalled her stint as Davao City mayor, when they focused on implementing peace and development programs rather than dole-outs.
Duterte also recalled her stint as Davao City mayor, when they focused on implementing peace and development programs rather than dole-outs.
"Isa pa pud sa akoang kuan nianing ayuda kay mura ba siya'g insulto sa kawad-on sa tao nga mura ba'g, 'Wala man ka, o P5,000 lang imoha, human na ta.' Murag ingon ana ba. Sa panan-aw nako, ang trabaho sa gobyerno, paniguraduhon nga dunay oportunidad ang mga tao kontra sa hatagan nimo siya og dole-out," she said.
"Isa pa pud sa akoang kuan nianing ayuda kay mura ba siya'g insulto sa kawad-on sa tao nga mura ba'g, 'Wala man ka, o P5,000 lang imoha, human na ta.' Murag ingon ana ba. Sa panan-aw nako, ang trabaho sa gobyerno, paniguraduhon nga dunay oportunidad ang mga tao kontra sa hatagan nimo siya og dole-out," she said.
(Isa din sa nakikita ko nitong pagbibigay ng ayuda ay parang insulto siya sa kahirapan ng tao, na para bang, 'Wala ka naman, ito, P5,000 lang sa'yo. Tapos na tayo.' Parang ganon. Sa tingin ko, ang trabaho sa gobyerno dapat siguraduhin na mayroong oportunidad ang mga tao kaysa sa bibigyan mo siya ng dole-out.)
(Isa din sa nakikita ko nitong pagbibigay ng ayuda ay parang insulto siya sa kahirapan ng tao, na para bang, 'Wala ka naman, ito, P5,000 lang sa'yo. Tapos na tayo.' Parang ganon. Sa tingin ko, ang trabaho sa gobyerno dapat siguraduhin na mayroong oportunidad ang mga tao kaysa sa bibigyan mo siya ng dole-out.)
Meanwhile, Duterte said that the Office of the Vice President will continue to bring aid, through their disaster operations center, in areas affected by series of tropical cyclones, such as Bicol region and Northern Luzon.
Meanwhile, Duterte said that the Office of the Vice President will continue to bring aid, through their disaster operations center, in areas affected by series of tropical cyclones, such as Bicol region and Northern Luzon.
Humanitarian activities will continue, she said, despite the ongoing activities in line with the celebration of the 89th anniversary of the OVP.
Humanitarian activities will continue, she said, despite the ongoing activities in line with the celebration of the 89th anniversary of the OVP.
Regarding the House investigation into the office's budget, Duterte stated that it is up to the staff or officials to decide whether to attend, as they will also offer assistance if invited.
Regarding the House investigation into the office's budget, Duterte stated that it is up to the staff or officials to decide whether to attend, as they will also offer assistance if invited.
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Chel Diokno joins volunteers in Sunday run, stresses importance of youth in 2025 polls
Chel Diokno joins volunteers in Sunday run, stresses importance of youth in 2025 polls
MANILA — Akbayan Party-list first nominee Atty. Chel Diokno underscored the role of the youth in the 2025 midterm elections as he volunteers — called "Chel-dren" — in their regular Sunday morning jog on Ayala Avenue in Makati City.
MANILA — Akbayan Party-list first nominee Atty. Chel Diokno underscored the role of the youth in the 2025 midterm elections as he volunteers — called "Chel-dren" — in their regular Sunday morning jog on Ayala Avenue in Makati City.
“Literal na nasa inyong kamay kung sino ang gusto ninyong iupo sa puwesto. Kaya gamitin niyo ito nang tama sa mga karapat-dapat na kandidato,” he said.
“Literal na nasa inyong kamay kung sino ang gusto ninyong iupo sa puwesto. Kaya gamitin niyo ito nang tama sa mga karapat-dapat na kandidato,” he said.
(The choice of who will elected is literally in your hands. So use it wisely and on the right candidates)
(The choice of who will elected is literally in your hands. So use it wisely and on the right candidates)
Ahead of the 39th anniversary of EDSA People Power, Diokno urged voters to choose wisely.
Ahead of the 39th anniversary of EDSA People Power, Diokno urged voters to choose wisely.
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"Sa tulong ng EDSA People Power 1, nagbalik ang tiwala natin sa sistema ng halalan at muli nating natamo ang karapatang mamili ng gusto nating kandidato na walang kinatatakutan,” Diokno said in a statement.
"Sa tulong ng EDSA People Power 1, nagbalik ang tiwala natin sa sistema ng halalan at muli nating natamo ang karapatang mamili ng gusto nating kandidato na walang kinatatakutan,” Diokno said in a statement.
(With the help of EDSA People Power 1, we restored trust in the electoral system and we again enjoyed the right to vote for candidates free of fear)
(With the help of EDSA People Power 1, we restored trust in the electoral system and we again enjoyed the right to vote for candidates free of fear)
He said the youth should not waste this right.
He said the youth should not waste this right.
Diokno reminded voters to scrutinize the track record of the candidates.
Diokno reminded voters to scrutinize the track record of the candidates.
“Everyone will promise you the moon and the sun and the stars. So we cannot base iyong pagpipili natin ng kandidato doon lang sa sinasabi niya (We cannot base our choice of candidate only on what they say),” Diokno said.
“Everyone will promise you the moon and the sun and the stars. So we cannot base iyong pagpipili natin ng kandidato doon lang sa sinasabi niya (We cannot base our choice of candidate only on what they say),” Diokno said.
“Kailangang titingnan din natin ang kanyang track record. Kung dati na siyang nasa gobyerno, anong ginawa niya bilang lingkod bayan? Kung nasa private sector, ano ang ginawa niya para sa komunidad?” he added.
“Kailangang titingnan din natin ang kanyang track record. Kung dati na siyang nasa gobyerno, anong ginawa niya bilang lingkod bayan? Kung nasa private sector, ano ang ginawa niya para sa komunidad?” he added.
(We need to look at track record. If they have already been in government, look at what they have already done as public servants. If in the private sector, what did they do for their community)
(We need to look at track record. If they have already been in government, look at what they have already done as public servants. If in the private sector, what did they do for their community)
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