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Filipino netizens react to Duterte alcohol ban proposal | Filipino netizens react to Duterte alcohol ban proposal |
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Reports that the man set to lead the Philippines might ban alcohol in public places has outraged Filipinos online - but some say this is exactly why they voted him in. | Reports that the man set to lead the Philippines might ban alcohol in public places has outraged Filipinos online - but some say this is exactly why they voted him in. |
Rodrigo Duterte, known for his tough anti-crime approach, has claimed victory in the 9 May election. | Rodrigo Duterte, known for his tough anti-crime approach, has claimed victory in the 9 May election. |
His spokesman said he would also impose a "nationwide curfew" for children. | His spokesman said he would also impose a "nationwide curfew" for children. |
Official election results have not yet been announced, but Mr Duterte has an unassailable lead. | |
He has credited his success in the presidency campaign to his tough stance on law and order. | He has credited his success in the presidency campaign to his tough stance on law and order. |
His record as the crime-crushing mayor of the southern town of Davao, once notorious for its lawlessness, earned him the moniker The Punisher and resonated with voters. | His record as the crime-crushing mayor of the southern town of Davao, once notorious for its lawlessness, earned him the moniker The Punisher and resonated with voters. |
Among other measures in the city, he banned the sale of alcohol between midnight and 08:00. | Among other measures in the city, he banned the sale of alcohol between midnight and 08:00. |
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'Not about denying freedoms' | 'Not about denying freedoms' |
His spokesman Peter Lavina told local media in Davao on Tuesday this could be extended across the country. | His spokesman Peter Lavina told local media in Davao on Tuesday this could be extended across the country. |
"Mr Duterte will impose a curfew on unescorted minors and might also impose a liquor ban in public places, upon consultation and a review of laws." | "Mr Duterte will impose a curfew on unescorted minors and might also impose a liquor ban in public places, upon consultation and a review of laws." |
He said it had "nothing to do with denying us of our freedoms," and that the public would not be prohibited from drinking in their homes. | He said it had "nothing to do with denying us of our freedoms," and that the public would not be prohibited from drinking in their homes. |
'All blood and no alcohol' | 'All blood and no alcohol' |
Mr Duterte's proposal sparked a lively reaction on social media. | Mr Duterte's proposal sparked a lively reaction on social media. |
"To all who voted Duterte, I hope you're ready to cut smoking, drink less alcohol, go home early and segregate trash," tweeted university student Glenn Ong from the capital Manila. | "To all who voted Duterte, I hope you're ready to cut smoking, drink less alcohol, go home early and segregate trash," tweeted university student Glenn Ong from the capital Manila. |
"All blood and no alcohol for a Duterte win," tweeted Hannah Garay. "Hope the ones who voted for him won't have a hard time swallowing this." | "All blood and no alcohol for a Duterte win," tweeted Hannah Garay. "Hope the ones who voted for him won't have a hard time swallowing this." |
"You want a dictator? Well, you got one now," said Facebook user Angelica Mercurio from Cavite, who compared his actions to martial law rule. | "You want a dictator? Well, you got one now," said Facebook user Angelica Mercurio from Cavite, who compared his actions to martial law rule. |
"It may be for our own good but I just cant wait to see how bummed alcohol enthusiasts will be once Duterte comes into power," said Keiza Chan. | "It may be for our own good but I just cant wait to see how bummed alcohol enthusiasts will be once Duterte comes into power," said Keiza Chan. |
But other Filipinos came out in support of Mr Duterte's plan to end drinking on the streets. | But other Filipinos came out in support of Mr Duterte's plan to end drinking on the streets. |
Rojun Angeles from Manila said he was looking forward to the liquor ban. "Less crime, less accidents and less 'pokpoks'," he said, referring to prostitutes. | Rojun Angeles from Manila said he was looking forward to the liquor ban. "Less crime, less accidents and less 'pokpoks'," he said, referring to prostitutes. |
Anzel Deschanel, who voted for Mr Duterte in Iloilo province, said on the Facebook of Philippines news site GMA: "This is the reason why my vote went to him. | Anzel Deschanel, who voted for Mr Duterte in Iloilo province, said on the Facebook of Philippines news site GMA: "This is the reason why my vote went to him. |
"I am sick of criminals and want a stop to crime on the streets so I welcome this ban. Children need to be staying indoors at night anyway for their safety. For a better Philippines!" | "I am sick of criminals and want a stop to crime on the streets so I welcome this ban. Children need to be staying indoors at night anyway for their safety. For a better Philippines!" |
Duterte: From 'Punisher' to president | Duterte: From 'Punisher' to president |
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