UNSTOPPABLE
(A story of miracle in Dumaguete)
The information came in: our permit to rally has been revoked. We only had few hours to change location and set up everything in an entirely different venue. But where?
The Duterte supporters working behind the Maisug Rally sat down and thought hard. Anong gagawin natin kung wala ng Freedom Park? Walang ibang choice kundi ang Quezon Park na mas maliit at ilang minuto ang layo mula sa Freedom Park.
Former President Rody Duterte arrived at the Freedom Park for a media conference at past 5:00 PM. Pero dahil hindi na kami makapasok sa original venue dahil sa mga nakaharang na pison, FPRRD just hopped onto a canter truck outside the park at doon nagkaroon ng presscon.
Tatay Digong was unbothered. Standing on a makeshift stage, he delivered his speech and engaged with the media.
We moved quickly right after the presscon. I was aboard the advance party vehicle. Off we drove to Quezon Park for the Maisug Prayer Rally. Duterte supporters who were present outside the Freedom Park started walking towards Quezon Park.
Arriving at Quezon Park, my heart beat faster. Para akong binuhusan ng malamig na tubig. Nasaan ang mga tao? Bakit wala pang tao?
Minutes later, just like an apparition, I saw people holding flags, cable wires, speakers and banners walking towards us. Bawat isa may bitbit galing sa Freedom Park. Dahan-dahan na ring dumating ang mga supporters na naglakad. It was like a flash mob. Kulang na lang ng background music.
Dito ko nakita ang tunay na bayanihan. Kung ako ang tatanungin kung ano ang pinakamagandang Maisug Rally so far, ang isasagot ko ay ang nangyari sa Dumaguete.
This one is a miracle.
Mabilisang na set up ang makeshift stage - isang truck kung saan tutuntong upang magsalita si FPRRD. Wala ring sapat na ilaw dahil hindi ito yung original venue. Parami ng parami ang taong dumating. May kantahan. May iilang talumpati hanggang sa nagsalita na si FPRRD.
Doon mo makikita yung alab ng pagmamahal niya sa ating bayan, bandila at Konstitusyon. Ito yung lider na kahit pa siguro sa gilid ng daan, sa tabi ng basurahan, o kahit saang sulok magsalita ay papakinggan pa rin ng mga tao because they believe in him, because they trust him.
‘Defend the Flag, Defend the Constitution’ is his battle cry.
And for that, whatever the hindrances and circumstances, FPRRD the patriot will always remain unstoppable.
26 авг 2024