“My DUTERTE STORY” – by Dr. Mae Dolendo
The Rody Duterte I Know
When Mayor Rody Duterte first visited House of Hope in 2007 to do the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated facility, our then Davao Medical Center Chief was skeptical he would really come. Why should he, when he skipped the inauguration of other huge and more important infrastructures within the hospital compound.
But such is the unpredictability of Mayor Rody. He was at his happiest when he was giving out ice cream and gifts to the children; mingling and conversing with their parents – asking where they come from, what they do for a living against the background of the rickety old dorm we spruced up and called our home.
Since then, the children with cancer at what is currently Southern Philippines Medical Center, a public hospital in Davao City occupied a special place in his heart. He would visit on all special occasions – his birthday, Christmas, Survivors Day, once, even Valentine’s Day. He set out to love and spoil the children within his means, and that of his friends.
His generosity to the poor, the sick, the children and elderly knows no bounds. The teens will get epads and game gadgets; the younger ones DVD players to watch their favorite cartoons and movies. He installed flat screen televisions and DVD players in the rooms because he thought they get so bored lying there for days.
When he gives gifts, he would personally unwrap them and teach the kids how the toys work. Woe the staff who prepares a gift that does not work or had the battery installed. He would sit with the teens and actually have conversations with them; giving words of encouragement in his usual humorous repartee’.
No request is too small or too big for him. A child who wanted a yellow electric fan; the child who wished for a particular gown she saw on TV got their wishes within the day. He would give the teens helicopter rides, even spend time at the beach with them. Almost all our patients come from indigent families and these are lifetime experiences for them. Mayor Rody believes, the poor should have the best from government.
He was particularly involved with one of our teen boys who lost his leg to bone cancer. He went to great lengths for this boy, even asking a staff to research the latest treatment regimens which he sent to me. I told him the total cost of the experimental treatment is 7million pesos with no guarantee of cure. He did not give up. When the boy was in remission, he sponsored his studies including two other teen survivors.
He gave them his own house in Margarita Village to live, providing all necessary support. When the teen passed away, he was sad but had no regrets investing so much emotions and support to the teen. He wanted him to have the best chances. The two other teens are still attending school and are among our longest survivors. They are not even from Davao City.
Over the years, we have seen many children survive child cancer in Mindanao and even if we cannot give him all the credit, his role in this success is certainly significant.
He is his most vulnerable self when he is with the children – laughing out loud when he asked a small girl “Kinsa ko?” And she replied “Si Angkol”! Once, after a particular emotional conversation with a dying teen, he stood in the corner warding off tears, alone with his emotions.
This man has seen so much poverty, so much suffering and I can understand his anger; his desire to change things at great personal sacrifice. I was one of those reluctant for him to run for the presidency. Because I know that national politics will try to destroy this sincere public servant, this courageous and compassionate man.
I have reservations sharing these stories because I know he never wanted recognition. When he visits our ward he would leave media at the foot of the stairs, saying our place is off limits. But I cannot in all sincerity, allow our country to lose the chance to choose a leader whose heart is with the Filipino people. Who will do what is right, or die trying.
Our prayers will always be for him, both of us who are here on earth and the children he has helped who have gone on to heaven. We pray that he will be successful in his task and that he will be given the necessary blessings, guidance and protection.
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Doc nice reading the story makalugmaw ug luha sana siya na ang mag bag o sa imahi sa atong nasud
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Nakaka iyak rin ako sa storiang Ito .he is a rare species of gov.official sana manalo siya bilang pres.
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reading this article gives me goosebumps! I hope and pray he will win. salamat doc for sharing this one of a kind story for the filipino to realize and ponder upon. 🙂
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……. very touching story ….. from hong kong supporter
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Let us all pray hard that our dear mayor will be the chosen one among our people to lead our country. I believe that he will bring good changes in our government that will benefit most of the Filipinos in the long run. His exemplary leadership in converting what Davao is today is the guiding force that he can do tremendous efforts and will to make our nation be in the right path.
Kudos Doc for sharing this story. I have witnessed the growth of your facility through the efforts of our dear mayor.
Be God be the glory!
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tears just flow i can not stop it as i type this comment because here is a candidate whho is true to himself and to the people he wants to serve so they can have better chance to uplift their life to a better future sure of a government for the people a government of the people MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS.
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I am so touched…and i love mayor duterte for his sincerity …by God’s grace mayor will win the presidential seat
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A very touching and inspiring story of a man who showed us his love for people who need it without expecting anything in return. A best illustration of his love for God by showing it in his love for others. God bless him.
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He is indeed a public servant. May the blessing of good health be upon him so he can continue his mission to serve the less fortunate and the country as a whole. God bless you Mayor
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Let’s pray for an excellent health for Mayor Du30 because he will need a lot of strenght when he becomes the President of the Philippines as overhauling the entire nation and it’s government is a hell of a mission that would require the whole of himself and everything that he could possibly give and do. I hope and pray that he is robust enough for such big a campaign. GO MAYOR DUTERTE YOU ARE THE HOPE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND ITS PEOPLE!
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Can’t help but cry!
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I am not from davao but hearing those words made me feel the urgency to help duterte win the presidency. And by volunteering is my way of helping him. Sana manalo sya. To God be the glory
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Doc..tnx for sharing this story, i was in tears while reading this, hope and pray Our Lord God will enlighten all the voters to vote for Duterte….God bless
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MABUHAY C DU30!!! GOGOGO!!!
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here is a VERY SINCERE MAN!!! IF WE REALLY CARE FOR OUR COUNTRY,THEN LET”S MOVE HEAVEN AND EARTH TO MAKE HIM OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.GO MAYOR,BY THE GRACE OF GOD,YOU WILL BE PRESIDENT!!!!!
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I was in tears reading this fr the start until the end . Grabe God Bless you po Mayor Duterte. ..
Please Let us all pray for him that he will be the next president so that he can help more poor that are in needs .. And to have a change in our beloved country phils.. Thankx for sharing this story . I hope the people in the phils enlighten and can see the good heart of mayor Duterte . God Bless!
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Helo world..just support duterte for being a president of the Phil.i know that this guy is the best other than past president.tulungan nten sya upang sya ay manalo.alam nten n kailngan nteng mbgo ang systems ng ating bansa lalo n sa crimen n nangyayare sa ating bansa.wala nmng mawawala kng subukan nten ang serbisyo nya…mas masarap mabuhay ng cmple lng na wala kng kinakatakutan kc alam mong lahat kayo ay safe lalo n sa ating pamilya.ang khrpan ay lging anjan pero kayang lampasan bstat mgtwala tayo Kay duterte..mgtulunganntayo tayong lahat para manalo sya…naniniwala ako n kpg ang taong to ay manalo mgiging no.1 ang pilipinas sa lahat kc Nasa atin lahat ….corrupt lng kc ang mga namuno kaya sila sila lng umaasenso d nila iniicp ang kpakanan ng nkararami kaya gumgwa ng karahasan ang mga iba kc no choice n cla.eto lng msasabi ko sa mga taong sagad sa sama n gumgawa ng crimen may hangganan dn kayo dhil ang panginoon d ntutulog..morning salamat po sa lahat ng sumosoporta godbless po.ito po ay para sa ating lahat kailngan nten ng unity symphatized eah other for a very very good country in the world ….wala ito kng saan tayo pinanganak o ano man ang salita nten mapa ilokano kman o bisaya o ano paman ito ay para sa ating lahat salamat at mbuhay tyo ng matiwasay.godbless god is good all the time.this is the prophecy.
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The best action for politicians not just during campaign but it is already in his fiber. Dili mata pobre si mayor, down to earth
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i cant stop crying i fell so blessed having a president like mayor duterte all my family for duterte im compaigning for him.
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Duterte….the nezt president of the Philippines!
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Solid! For President vote D!
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Duterte forever.. we,love u po and PRAYING FOR ALL UR TASk and good health po.. 🙂
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Thank you Doc for sharing your touching, heart-wrenching story. It showed us a gentle, compassionate and benevolent side of Mayor Duterte – especially to the young and elderly- that was heretofore unknown to most Filipinos. All we knew then was his ruthless approach to crime and corruption. Let us all join forces to make him win as the next president of our republic.
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The good thing about Mayor Duterte is other people speak for his deeds. He doesn’t boast of what he did to the city or what he did to other people. Other candidates has the audacity to say what they they should do when elected while people spoke of what Mayor Détente has already done and what other else he can do to the country! Kudos to you, Mr Détente!
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I’ve been following the articles on Mayor Duterte from the time I learned about Davao City as of the safest cities in world. I’ve read a lot of his good deeds from various sources that were posted on the Internet. No need to beat the drums for people to hear about him. He has already done so much for our countrymen. He the only person who can stop corruption and drug problems in the Philippines. He truly deserves to be the next President of the Philippines. From the Pinoys here in Canada kudos to Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. We support you.
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Ang maayong Puno daghan sanga, daghan bunga unya tam is….ang kasingkasing sa tawo makita sa maayong binuhatan. Ang Ginoo adunay panahun sa tanang butang: Panahun sa pagtabang ug panahun sa paghilak!…ang sukdanan sa iyang pagkatawo dili ang iyang kasuko o pag pangasaba.Anaa sa iyang kasingkasing kay ang kon unsa ang kadaghanon sa iyang gibati mao gyod ang mogawas sa baba! Kung moangay sa nakita,malipay apan kon dili matolon ug dili maagwanta and nakita, ug ang katarung gililong, naturalisa mogawas…aron siya malipayon, atubangon niya ang angay ug suwayan ang angay aron mahiangay sa balaod sa langit ang palibot!Si Duterte gipuy an ang pagkamatinud anon sa iyang gibati….sa mga batang nashiagum sa sakit ug kalisod walay paego sa iyang kalooy ug luha budsa modagayday gayud loyo sa abihay pang gubatay nga pakisandurot sa iyang isig katawo!
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God bless you Mayor Duterte. I just realized that in your speeches, not once did I hear you boast of what you have done in Davao but instead, what you will do for our country. And the sincerity is really there. Angat na angat ka sa other presidential candidates. Let’s all pray for Mayor Duterte and for COMELEC na gawing malinis ang darating na election. God bless the Philippines!
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very touching story, indeed, Duterte is a true public servant, who’s willing to risk his life.We need a servant like him.
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