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PHOTOS: Filipinos protested for Former President Duterte in Budapest
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A peaceful assembly was organised for the freedom of Former President Duterte, who is in The Hague, facing charges at the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity during his presidency. Here are some photos and a report from a Hungarian participant.
Filipinos in Budapest said they felt safer under Duterte
According to him, the protest started a little late with prayers. Short speeches followed, along with songs, rap, dancing, and chanting the former president’s name and the slogans “Bring him home” and “We are not Filipino for nothing”. In the speeches, participants highlighted that the Philippines was safer under Duterte’s presidency. They said the present situation was like drugs being legal.
“In the eyes of a Hungarian, it was a mix of a protest and a karaoke party,” but that is understandable since it was also held as a birthday celebration for Duterte, who turned 80 just the day before yesterday. Therefore, the participants sang Duterte’s favourite song. Here you can listen to it:
Approximately 100 people attended the event, several holding printed “Bring him home” signs, and almost everybody wore at least one green garment, as the organisers had requested beforehand (green is the colour of Duterte’s party). There were lots of small Filipino flags and a big one, and somebody brought a Hungarian flag as well.
I support Duterte and this travesty demonstrates yet again how “international law” is a fanciful self-indulgence of the powerful to beat the weaker with while whitewashing their own, much graver, sins.
However, if this is so important to you, go back to the Philippines. It is, to say the least, uncouth to come to a new country in search of a better life and then partake in political activism regarding events back home.
@Steiner, what about minding your own business?
their freedom of speech and protest is guaranteed by the law. So shut up.
Correct! Come deal with the actual situation instead of tooting your horns from afar.
I agree with Mr. Steiner. These Filipinos are starting to become a nuisance like some pro-Hamas protestors. Viktor Orbán should minimize the number of Filipinos in my country. They will do it more often if not controlled.
They need to go home if they are so unhappy. Hungarians dont want to hear there whining.
Correct! Come deal with the actual situation instead of tooting your horns from afar.