A woman whose father was gunned down in 2009 shared her ‘My Duterte Story’ on Facebook
She recalled how Mayor Duterte went out of his way to help her family
She said the country needs a leader like Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – Another ‘My Duterte Story’ shared by a woman whose father was gunned down a few years back is going viral on social media; another testament to Duterte’s brand of leadership and compassion for the people.
The story was shared by one Eula Lois D. Baltazar whose environmentalist-father was shot by gunmen at a restaurant in Davao Oriental in 2009.
“My father was an environmentalist who also fought his own battles to save the environment,” Baltazar wrote on her Facebook account on March 25.
Baltazar recalled receiving a call from her sister on that fateful day while she was in school; telling her that their father had been shot. A friend immediately drove her home while she was crying desperately for a miracle.
Her sister who was at the scene tried to take their father to the nearest hospital but feared he would not be admitted due to several fatal wounds he sustained.
“For the first time in my life I felt so helpless. My dad, my hero, the man I always run to for strength was lying down, fighting for breath in some restaurant miles and miles away from Davao,” she recalled.
It was at this moment that they received a call from the office of Mayor Duterte who told them that the latter had been informed about the shooting and had promised to send them a helicopter so the victim could be airlifted to Mati in Davao City where he has a better chance of getting proper treatment.
Feeling relieved, they immediately called her sister to prepare their father for the transfer.
“It was the biggest hope anyone had ever given us,” she said.
Sadly, though, her father’s injuries proved to be fatal and he eventually died on the way to the hospital.
At the victim’s wake, Mayor Duterte and his family also sent flowers and condolences and even arranged for the funeral.
It was a gesture, Baltazar said, that she will never forget – when Mayor Duterte went out of his way to help them and personally comforted the grieving family despite his busy schedule.
“He had always been so thoughtful and took care of his people. He is a father to the fatherless, a humble servant and a loving leader,” she said of the feisty presidential aspirant.
“I hope this message reaches Mayor Duterte. Sir, thank you so much for helping us in our time of need. Our country needs a leader like you,” her post ended.