Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

 The Man Who Loves Life, Country, and People

The epoch that's worth recalling is the Baby Boomer Generation when a star was born as there was that clamor for peace, amidst rebellion, corruption, and the proliferation of drugs.  

 Of war and peace. This is a part of his lexicon. His boyhood was beautiful and remarkable as he struggled to obtain peace. He enjoys life but the shadow of restlessness follows him as he so to speak shines in his own world.  

His growing years were the typical experience of loving and enjoying the blossoming roses in his garden. Look at this: the transfer of schools - the Ateneo and later the San Beda College where he bypassed the Graduation Program ( he did graduate, anyway) as a personal incident occurred. Yet over a score year, he was given distinct honor when he became the president from the votes of over sixty million. (Vox Popol)

He embarked on his six years in the Republic of the Philippines leadership, He remembered his promise to stop the flow of poisonous drugs, curtail corruption, and slow down the big influence of the Oligarchs. He believes in the omnipotent power of God. That he was destined to lead his people. He changed the status quo. His platform was vis-a-vis the unfinished invaluable program of the previous administrations. He thought of the essence of Time. His first agenda was to give credence to the solid strength of the Armed Forces, the guardian of peace and order in the country. He increased their salary. He gave them the assurance that he would be with them as long as they performed their vowed duty of protecting the government against the evil intents of invaders local and international.

His executive department members were almost from the Armed Forces, as they are strict in discipline not the civilians. Memos, directives, and correspondence go to their respective tables not to him. This avoids suspicion and familiarity. With this, the executive power would be smooth sailing.

This came to pass. His six-year term left a remarkable "build, build, build" legacy. Mr. Tugade's trains and railroad were on the fast move and the infrastructure programs glide to schedule.

The Boracay Beach Resort was corrected because of its defects. It is now a tourist's delight. Meanwhile, Manila Bay looks good and is filled with strollers relaxing breathing the fresh, balmy air from the ocean,  and a beautiful sunset paints the horizon.