Paolo Duterte to France Castro: ‘Public servants should not be onion-skinned’

Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte comes to the defense of his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte. He calls ACT Teachers Rep France Castro ‘onion skinned.’

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[ARMONAC]

Public servants should make the public fund spent visible for the people to check as the people lack confidence with politicians.

[ednafordan]

We voted for FPRRD in 2016 and never supported Cong.Castro, but filing a complaint against the former President is her rights when she feels her life and safety is at risk because of grave threat. That's not onion skinned.

[raymondramos]

Death threats are different from criticism.

[RicardoValenzuela-kw]

Duterte's always thinking confidential funds, ha ...ha...haaa truly onions skin!

[franciscomacalalad]

To be criticized is so different from being threatened to be killed Paolo Duterte

[ceciliaescueta]

Onion skinned? sanay na kasi kayo sa pagbabanta at pagpatay.

[teresitamagcalen]

Death threats and criticism are far different meaning. Duterte forgets he isn't a president anymore that has impunity.

[GB-pfir]

Kung si Castro onion skinned, edi sina Bong Go at Bato onion farm na?

[angprobinsyano]

Proceed Maam Fance Castro, sue him in court, that's you right, to protect your self .

[isko-bah]

Kaya nga pina kulong si de Lima onion skin din noon😂😂😂

[tacochoco]

Castro should continue to sue Duterte thinking he is still untouchable. ..give him a lesson.

[eugeniogmacalinao]

Sino Kaya mananalo sa paglalaban Ng ONION SKIN V/ S CROCODILE SKIN !

[joyred]

😂😂😂😂 what the F? Now your on the hot seat... Davao will be free soon .. 🎉🎉🎉

[shareefgener]

Hello to Sen Delima and Rappler's Maria Ressa..

[EdithaGarcia-qscx]

If you are in the political arena, all your moves are subject to commennts n criticisms, accusations that may or may not be true., but sad to comment that one who is in the higher up would threaten someone of killing even if its a joke, it is dhowing to the people how low one becomes bcuz of the power u have

[rspcoach]

Confidential funds, ang bagong pamamaraan ng pagnanakaw ng mga pulitiko. Ginagago na kayo ng karap-harapan. Tatanggapin ba ninyo na ganyan kayo kainutil na ang pera ng sambayanang Pilipino ay walang accountability at transparency?

[monh.enriquez]

"Castro vs. Duterte: A Litmus Test for the Philippines' Justice System" - a poem by Mon Enriquez

Ex-prez Duterte faces a grave charge,
Death-threatening a lawmaker with his usual verbal barrage.
Reminding us, he's accused of massacre,
In his war on drugs, a solution mediocre.

Will he be brought to justice or escape?
Will he be held accountable or evade?
Will he face the consequences or elude?
Will he respect the law or be rude?

A brave France Castro, working for the people's congress,
Supported by allies who are fighting for justice,
She filed a complaint against the tyrant,
And sought protection from his violent rant.

Will she be safe from harm or attacked?
Will she be supported or sacked?
Will she be heard or silenced?
Will she be honored or shunned?

A country that longs for peace and order,
And a court that strives to be fair and proper.
For the whole world to witness as it unfurl,
And wonder how the accused will "rock n' roll".

Will they see the truth or lies?
Will they have their rights or cries?
Will they enjoy freedom or oppression?
Will they have progress or regression?

This, in fact, is a litmus test for Philippine justice,
To show if it works or needs some fix.
We demand that this case be heard, come what may,
For Filipinos, the ICC, and the world to see.

@ Strapppp MS, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines; 10/25/2023.

[taqi]

Wow, it really runs in thr family na mang-gaslight...

[bongtupas]

He deserves to be sued.This guy is nuts.

[eugeneestalilla]

Dutertes were very funny. Just let them talk and don’t listen. No point.