QUEZON CITY (PIA) -- “One of the most important lessons I have learned as I navigate life and the same thing that I believe we should ponder upon as one country united in our determination to overcome our difficulties and achieve our aspirations — is that we should commit to heart the priorities of God, country, and family.”
This was the call of Sara Zimmerman Duterte to all Filipinos as she took her oath as the 15th Vice President of the Philippines at the San Pedro Square, Davao City, June 19.
In her speech delivered during her inauguration, Duterte said “The voice of 32.2 million Filipinos was loud and clear — with the message to serve our motherland. And this message has been reiterated in my oath: to consecrate myself to the service of the nation.”
VP-elect Duterte also highlighted the challenges confronting the Filipino children and called for unity to overcome the challenges in the days ahead.
“Today, our children are facing a very complex future, one that is rife with conflict and uncertainties. Some of these challenges include the winding cycle of poverty, the trauma of broken families, the life-long baggage because of irresponsible and bad parenting,” she said.
Duterte, who will also spearhead the Education department, also mentioned drugs, sexually transmitted diseases, teenage pregnancy, recruitment to support terrorism, and misinformation as among the complex problems faced by Filipino children.
