Vice President Robredo on Sunday greeted President Duterte on his 76th birthday.
“Lest we forget, today is the President’s birthday. So, happy birthday po,” she said on her weekly radio program.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque also extended birthday greetings to President Rodrigo Duterte wishing him “more healthy years ahead.”
“Today, we greet our country’s leader and father of the nation, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, a happy 76th birthday,” he said in a press statement.
He recalled how he has seen first-hand how the President relied on his strengths to provide public service to Filipinos.
“As PRRD’s Official Spokesperson, I have seen first hand our Chief Executive’s decisive and compassionate leadership, coupled with his hard work and love of country, and how these served the interest and betterment of the Filipinos and inspired officials in the government — myself included—to deliver public service which our people truly deserve,” he added.
Roque hoped for Duterte’s good health so that he would be able to continue fulfilling his campaign promise of providing compassion and real change in the country.
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo, in a separate statement, also greeted Duterte by wishing him “more blessings.”
“Wishing you boundless happiness, more blessings and plentiful bounties from the Almighty, especially good health, and the fulfillment of your birthday wish of the end of the pandemic, and yes, whatever your heart desires on your natal day,” Panelo said.
Panelo, meanwhile, praised Duterte for planting “seeds of change and reform” during his term, noting how it has benefited many Filipinos amid criticism.
Panelo said Duterte will keep himself busy performing his presidential duties on his birthday.
He said Duterte will be on self-quarantine following the recommendation of the Chief Executive’s doctors and the Presidential Security Group.
This is the second time Duterte will isolate himself during his birthday due to his exposure to public officials and other individuals.
He will be isolating in his hometown, Davao City.
Last year, Duterte underwent self-isolation when he celebrated his 75th birthday at Malacañan Palace in Manila.