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Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday called out the unauthorized use of her minor son’s photo for spreading false information.
Duterte pointed out that she never involved her children in matters related to politics.
“Hindi ko kailanman ginamit ang aking mga anak sa pagsulong ng aking interes, at mahigpit ko silang pinagbabawalan na makisali sa mga usaping politika sa labas ng aming tahanan,” she said in a statement.
(I have never used my children to advance my own interests, and I strictly forbid them from getting involved in political matters outside of our home.)
One of the photos that circulated online with Duterte’s son had the written text: “Please take care of my mother Inday Sara Duterte, she had dedicated her life for the welfare of the nation.”
Further, the vice president flagged that no child should be used in spreading false information.
“Huwag nating hayaang magamit ang mga bata sa pagpapakalat ng fake news sa maruming mundo ng politika ngayon. Ang proteksyon ng kabataan—anak ko man o hindi—ay responsibilidad nating lahat,” she said.
(Let’s not allow children to be used in spreading fake news within today’s dirty world of politics. Protecting the children —whether they are my children or not—is a responsibility we all share.) —Vince Angelo Ferreras/LDF, GMA Integrated News
