MANILA (UCAN): “By voting in the next elections in 2022, we have the right to join in the discussion and eventually, the decision to decide who will replace the incompetent and vulgar with true leaders who possess an authentic character,” Divine Word Father Flavie Villanueva said in a Facebook post, saying it was time to replace the incomplete and vulgar leaders the Philippines has endured for years.
“Our next set of leaders must possess uncompromising integrity, creative competency and a deep sense of compassion for the marginalised,” he added.
Father Villanueva also lamented recent violations of health and social distancing protocols by thousands of Filipinos because of fake news.
Recently, thousands flocked to vaccine sites following false reports that the government would not distribute financial aid to unvaccinated people.
“This is out of desperation. This should not have happened. These are wounded people, wounded by the one [current president, Rodrigo Duterte] who is supposed to care for them. This is caused by bad politics,” the priest said.
“I hope in the upcoming elections, I hope that every voter will choose his or her leader based on conscience. Pray. Reflect. What does your conscience tell you?” Father Villanueva said.
“It is time to choose leaders who will re-create and empower our wounded people and scorned nation to be great once again,” he said.
Father Villanueva, a staunch critic of Duterte’s war on illegal drugs and profanity-laced talk, said the country’s new leaders should possess integrity and competency. He said that the culture of death and impunity that has been cultivated must come to an end in the next elections.
