Kitty Duterte Shares Emotional Tribute for Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s Birthday
KITTY DUTERTE – Veronica “Kitty” Duterte shared a heartfelt message in honor of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, on his birthday, expressing her admiration, gratitude, and commitment to preserving his legacy.
Kitty Duterte, the youngest daughter of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, recently shared a touching message on Instagram to honor her father’s birthday. In her emotional post, Kitty expressed her deep admiration and pride for her father, calling him a “force to be reckoned with” who continues to be a significant figure despite stepping down from office.
Kitty acknowledged that her father remains a formidable presence even in his “sunset days” because of his “bold heroism and patriotism.” She described him as a man of few words but with actions that speak louder than any statement. According to her, the former president’s unwavering commitment to his principles makes him a continued threat to his critics.
Reflecting on her childhood, Kitty admitted that she once felt jealous of the attention her father gave to others. She recalled feeling hurt when her father would spend long hours at work rather than tucking her into bed. Additionally, she felt a pang of jealousy when others referred to him as “tatay” (father), as she felt he belonged to her.
However, as she grew older and gained a better understanding of her father’s dedication to public service, Kitty’s perspective changed. She developed compassion for the people her father cared for and recognized his selfless commitment to the Filipino people. “Now that I am of age and I see the world in a new perspective, I developed this compassion for everyone he cared for,” she said, acknowledging her father’s unwavering dedication to his country.
Kitty pledged to continue her father’s legacy alongside their family and the Filipino people. “We will make certain that his legacy lives on. Through us, his children, his grandchildren, his great grandchildren and the Filipino people,” she promised.
She concluded her message by expressing gratitude to those who continue to support and pray for their family, saying, “Daghang salamat!” (Many thanks!). Kitty’s heartfelt message received a wave of support from netizens, who shared kind words and admiration for the Duterte family.
Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, born and raised in Davao City, is the daughter of Rodrigo Duterte and Honeylet Avanceña. She became known to the public during her father’s presidency and remains active on social media, where she often shares her thoughts and feelings about her family and national issues.
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