A Malacañang official on Thursday clarified President Rodrigo Duterte’s remarks about same-sex marriage being allowed in the United States.
In a statement, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said there was “absolutely no truth to the insinuation” that Duterte questioned the principles of the US in upholding same-sex marriage.
“The statements of the President referred to countries such as the United States, which gave aid and assistance to those in need, but only upon certain conditions,” Andanar said.
“The President was calling out the United States, which, he said, would offer aid and assistance to countries in need, such as Liberia, but only upon compliance with certain conditions lobbied and thereby imposed by local pressure groups, such as LGBTs,” he added.
“The President found it appalling that when such conditions were not met, the United States would unilaterally withdraw the aid and assistance, regardless of whether such withdrawal would cost lives and cause damage to the beneficiary,” Andanar further said.
In a news conference early Thursday morning upon his arrival from Peru and New Zealand, Duterte went on a tirade about the US when he was asked about a "new world order" with Russia and China, and whether he has forgiven US President-elect Donald Trump in calling the Philippines as a terrorist nation.
“They have groups there. The LGBT, they go to State Department guys, they go to Liberia. And offer aid and assistance but they said come out with the law that would allow same sex marriages,” Duterte said.
“What happened? Where are the principles that the, the builders of America -- they are lost along the way,” he said.
According to Andanar, Duterte continues to uphold the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.
“The President has remained steadfast in respecting the rights of LGBTs, evident in his pioneering programs while still a local executive. He will continue to uphold their rights and protect their well-being as the Chief Executive,” Andanar said.
In a statement, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said there was “absolutely no truth to the insinuation” that Duterte questioned the principles of the US in upholding same-sex marriage.
“The statements of the President referred to countries such as the United States, which gave aid and assistance to those in need, but only upon certain conditions,” Andanar said.
“The President was calling out the United States, which, he said, would offer aid and assistance to countries in need, such as Liberia, but only upon compliance with certain conditions lobbied and thereby imposed by local pressure groups, such as LGBTs,” he added.
“The President found it appalling that when such conditions were not met, the United States would unilaterally withdraw the aid and assistance, regardless of whether such withdrawal would cost lives and cause damage to the beneficiary,” Andanar further said.
In a news conference early Thursday morning upon his arrival from Peru and New Zealand, Duterte went on a tirade about the US when he was asked about a "new world order" with Russia and China, and whether he has forgiven US President-elect Donald Trump in calling the Philippines as a terrorist nation.
“They have groups there. The LGBT, they go to State Department guys, they go to Liberia. And offer aid and assistance but they said come out with the law that would allow same sex marriages,” Duterte said.
“What happened? Where are the principles that the, the builders of America -- they are lost along the way,” he said.
According to Andanar, Duterte continues to uphold the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.
“The President has remained steadfast in respecting the rights of LGBTs, evident in his pioneering programs while still a local executive. He will continue to uphold their rights and protect their well-being as the Chief Executive,” Andanar said.
Source: gmanetwork
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