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| Mocha Uson Blog and Isabelle Duterte, photo from GMA Network |
Through a Facebook post, Uson said that to her, the Presidential daughter did no wrong in the act.
"Meron bang batas na nilabag? Kung wala naman siguro hindi naman masama kung magpicture ang apo ng Presidente doon. Ang masama yung gamitin ang helicopter ng gobyerno at gumastos ng gas para sa personal na pangangampanya. Ilagay po natin ang ating sarili sa apo ni PRRD," she said.
Uson added that it was Isabelle's privilege as the granddaughter of the president, through father Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte, to have her photo taken inside the President's Palace.
She also responded to observations that the photo shoot was done in bad taste in light of Mr. Duterte’s claim that he leads a simple life.
"Ang lolo mo ang Presidente ng Pilipinas. Hindi na nga doon nakatira ang Pangulo kahit karapatan niya yun at magpipicture ka na lang para sa debut mo mamasamain pa. Bad taste daw dahil ang imahe ng pamilyang Duterte ay simple at hindi magarbo. Alam niyo po tradition na sa atin yan. Kahit nga yung mga hindi kaluwagan ang buhay pero pag nag debut ang anak mo halos mag pyesta na ang buong baryo niyo. Ito ay apo ng Presidente natin. Bigyan naman natin ng konting pag unawa," she said.
Uson added that Isabelle is only "proud of her lolo".
Uson, who got appointed for being a die-hard Duterte supporter, also said anybody who enters Malacañang for the first time will surely have his or her picture taken there.
However, netizens have pointed out a photo where the President's coat of arms were featured.
They cited Executive Order No. 310 s. 2004 of the Philippine Constitution, which states the permitted and prohibited use of the symbol.
“Except as otherwise provided by law or Presidential issuance, the Coat-of-Arms, Seal, and Flag of the President of the Philippines or of the Vice President of the Philippines shall be exclusively used to represent the President of the Philippines or the Vice President of the Philippines, respectively.”
Uson however, stood firm on her ground.
"Hindi po sa wala tayong nakikitang mali pero kung ako si P.Duterte sa dami ng ginagawa mo sa bayan tapos ang kaligayahan mo lang ay maibigay mo yung privilege na mag photoshoot ang apo mo sa Malacañang gagawan pa ng issue. Sobra naman ata yun. Kung suporter ka ng Pangulo at alam mo ang daming nagawa ng Pangulo para sa bayan mo can’t you just understand his happiness to give this chance to his granddaughter", the "DDS" member said.
Source: MOCHA USON BLOG
