FILIPINOS ARE IN the best position to know what is best and who should lead the country. No amount of smear campaigns could prevent the people from standing for what is right — and what is for the best interest of the majority.
According to a political pundit by the name of Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia, the last 30 years or so has been a rollercoaster ride for the Philippines — until the son and namesake of the late doctor Ferdinand Marcos Sr. rose to become the President.
This comes as Goitia assailed persistent mocking of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., whom he claimed stood tall against an embedded culture of corruption.
FROM A DISTANCE
Goitia called out foreign social media posts branding the Philippine President as low IQ — “Let’s call it what it is—(mere) propaganda,” by foreign critics who don’t seem to understand the country’s history, struggles and aspirations.
“Yet they feel entitled to insult our President and, by extension, the Filipino people. That is unacceptable,” noted the concurrent chairman emeritus of he Alyansa ng Bantay sa Kapayapaan at Demokrasya (ABKD), People’s Alliance for Democracy and Reforms (PADER), Liga Independencia Pilipinas (LIPI) and Filipinos Do Not Yield (FDNY) Movement.
He likewise took a swipe at what he aptly referred to as hypocrisy of foreign critics claiming to care about justice clearly show they are blind to their own contradictions.
“Marcos has defended the West Philippine Sea (WPS) without dragging the country into reckless wars… strengthened alliances without surrendering sovereignty. That’s leadership—calm, calculated, and always with the nation’s interest in mind.”
DEFENDING JUNIOR
He was blunt and enthused about the accusations regarding President Marcos Jr.’s economic failures are grave falsehoods.
“These critics cherry-pick failures and ignore the gains. Investments are coming in, tourism is recovering, and the groundwork for long-term stability is being laid. Progress is not instant—but the direction is clear, and Marcos has set us on it.”
According to Goitia, “intelligence is not measured by foreign commentators hiding behind their screens but in truth is measured by results—and under President Marcos Jr., the Philippines has regained international respect and a stronger voice in global affairs—the mark of a smart and steady leader.”
The attacks, he added, are proof that the President is hitting nerves abroad: “They fear the Philippines that stands proud and independent. They fear a President who won’t play along with their script. That’s why they attack him.”