I consider the ex-mayor of Davao City, Mr. Rodrigo Roa Duterte, my hero. It is because he has done a lot of things for the betterment of our community.
First, he has imposed a law regarding proper solid waste management. That is the Republic Act 9003. Because of this law, our city now is far way better than before. Solid wastes are being dealt with properly and cleaner streets can be observed. Lazy and irresponsible citizens can be penalized already for not following this rule.
Second, he agreed to the proposed Davao City Water Code being presented by the Water District of our city. With this water code, our underground water reserves called dumoy are protected from being polluted. The direct effect of this is the preservation of the 2nd cleanest water in the world 50 to 100 years from now. Agricultural industries are already not allowed to operate near protected areas to avoid water contamination. With this milestone, I am very much proud I am a Davaoeño.
Third, he has really maintained the security of our city. Only in his administration that the crime rate of Davao City has gone as low as 1 crime case per 100,000 population making our city one of the 10 Asian cities of the future. Anytime of the day, everyone can walk by themselves all alone with the fear of being hold upped erased from their minds. That’s how safe Davao City is because of him.
Last but never the least, the booming of the economy of Davao City is the effect of his noble administration. We are the economic zone center in Mindanao and Davao City has become one of the top 4 earning cities in the Philippines. Because of this, new industries and more commercial opportunities are popping here and there giving Davaoeños jobs and employment chances.
With these four short reasons, I can really say that ex-Mayor Duterte is my hero for he has not only done good things to one or two people, but almost entirely to the 1.8 million Davaoeños.
