The Standard - 2016 July 1 - Friday

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VOL. XXX NO. 139 3 Sections 32 Pages P18 FRIDAY : JULY 1, 2016 www.thestandard.com.ph editorial@thestandard.com.ph

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Solemn moment. Rodrigo Duterte takes a flight of stairs leading to Rizal Hall in Malacañang, just a few minutes before taking his oath as the 16th President of the Philippines. MALACAÑANG PHOTO BUREAU

‘CHANGE BEGINS’

Minus the expletives, Rody calls for ‘change within us’ By John Paolo Bencito

FORMER Davao City mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte took his oath as the 16th president of the Philippines Thursday, saying people hungry for change must start with themselves—and showed them how by delivering an inaugural address minus the expletives that marked his ascent to the presidency. Speaking on live TV before government officials and members of the diplomatic corps, Duterte said that people hungry for change must also “change” themselves. “These were battle cries articulated by me in behalf of the people hungry for genuine and meaningful change. But the change, if it is to be permanent and significant, must start with us and in us,” Duterte said. “To borrow the language of F. Sionil Jose, we have become our own worst enemies. And we must have the courage and the will to change ourselves,” he added. Known for his hardline stance, Duterte said that no matter how strong he is, “he can succeed at anything of national importance or significance unless he has the support and cooperation of the people he is tasked to lead and

sworn to serve.” The President added that lost and faded values should be revitalized. “Love of country, subordination of personal interests to the common good, concern and care for the helpless and the impoverished—these are among the lost and faded values that we seek to recover and revitalize as we commence our journey towards a better Philippines,” Duterte said. “The ride will be rough. But come and join me just the same. Together, shoulder to shoulder, let us take the first wobbly steps in this quest,” he added. In the same speech, Duterte said that Congress and the Commission on Human Rights should let him do his own business and fulfill his mandate. Next page

His marching orders • • • • •

Cut processing time Don’t change rules at midstream Keep transactions transparent Scrap redundant requirements Suppress criminality

So help me God. Surrounded by his children Paolo, Sebastian, Sara and Veronica, President Duterte takes his oath of office before Supreme Court Associate Justice Bienvenido Reyes. MALACAÑANG PHOTO BUREAU

Rody’s speech: The long and short of it By Macon Ramos-Araneta, Maricel V. Cruz and Christine F. Herrera PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte’s 15-minute inaugural address was presidential, purposeful and persuasive, one senator said, while another described it as simple, brief and understandable.

“We all know it won’t be easy and we should unite as a nation behind these lofty goals,” said Senator Ralph Recto. “Like a great woman’s dress, it was long enough to cover the subject, but short enough to be interesting. It proved that brevity need not be junked to accommodate a host of bold statements,” he added.

Senator Juan Edgardo Angara, who said the address was simple and brief, said the message from Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo, who was sworn in at a separate ceremony earlier in the day, were both relevant as they called for unity against corruption and poverty. He added that it was Next page


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