MANILA, Philippines — Vice President-elect Leni Robredo repeated her backing for President-elect Rodrigo Duterte and communicated trusts that the last's dedication to maintaining the tenet of law will be reflected in his open affirmations.
"I keep on being consoled by the president-elect rehashed attestations that he will maintain tenet of law, and also by his solid record of advancing ladies' rights amid his administration as Davao City chairman," she said.
Still no part for Leni
Duterte as of late drew fire for wolf whistling at GMA-7 journalist Mariz Umali while she was posing a question amid a public interview prior this week.
Approaching presidential representative Salvador Panelo demanded that the wolf shriek was a joke and compliment for the female journalist.
The approaching president likewise made remarks about media killings, focusing on that most columnists who were executed were additionally degenerate.
A few press bunches denounced Duterte's remarks on media killings. Universal gathering Reporters Without Borders encouraged Philippine media to blacklist Duterte's news meetings until he apologizes.
Robredo focused on that as approaching president, each announcement and move of Duterte is made as a marker of authority strategy.
"Henceforth the requirement for steady carefulness and prudence, to abstain from raising any pointless concern, especially over issues as touchy as the homicide of writers and the treatment of ladies in our general public," Robredo said.
The VP elect noticed that supporting Duterte incorporates giving different points of view on different issues to widen his perspective.
"The Philippines has since a long time ago assumed a main part in the advancement of human rights and the progression of sexual orientation fairness. I believe our nation's pioneers will keep on upholding this good legacy in each word and deed," the elected VP said.