'Six reasons why you should not vote Duterte for president' video now viral

MANILA, Philippines - Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte claimed the spotlight of social media once again after he decided to run for president and officially filed certificate of candidacy (COC) on Friday for the 2016 election.

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is waiting for the Comelec's decision for the final list of presidential candidates.

Duterte who has earned mixed views from netizens is now the subject of online conversations after the Facebook video which gives 'six reasons why not to vote Duterte for president' became viral recently.

It highlights of the need of the country to have a leader that can change the government system and the way Filipinos live.

The 7-minute video already garnered 2.1 million views and over 107,000 shares as of press time.

If you don't know Duterte, the Facebook post will serve as guide that he is different from other politicians. It might change your perception for the 'real-life punisher' and 'notorious' Davao City Mayor.

Should you vote for Duterte this coming 2016 presidential election? Here are the 6 reasons why you should not vote for him.

Anim na dahilan kung bakit HINDI niyo dapat IBOTO si Mayor Duterte sa Pagka-Presidente.Panoorin muna po bago magkomento ng negatibo.(c) Cong TV
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6. He is not action star. "Hindi po action star si Mayor Rodrigo Duterte tulad ng mga nakasanayan na nating iboto na porke't sikat at artista ay papasukin ang pulitika para sa pansariling interes. Dati lang naman po siyang abogado, fiscal at prosecutor. Hindi ko po nilalahat ng artista. Merong ilan na walang alam eh pumapasok. Ito naman mga bobotante, binoboto. Kaya kung ayaw mo iboto ang hindi artista, wag mo iboto si Duterte!"

5. He is not your traditional politician. "Hindi po siya yung nakasanayan na natin na iboto na halos ipangako na ang langit at lupa para makuha lang ang gusto niya sa iyo. Si Duterte ang pulitiko na tayo pa ang manliligaw dahil malinaw sa mata natin kung ano ang kaya niyang gawin sa bansa. Kaya kung gusto mo ang mabulaklak na bibig na puro salita at hindi ang matalas na dila na puro gawa, huwag mo iboto si Duterte!"

4. He is not wealthy enough. "Hindi ganun kayaman si Mayor Duterte para bilhin ang boto mo. Oo nga naman, sayang ang P500 na kikitain mo sa pulitiko na magbibigay sa iyo nun. Pantawid gutom din yun ng dalawang araw kapalit ng anim na taon na pagnanakaw nila sa puwesto. Sayang ang 500 boy tapos iboto mo sila."

3. He is technically unfair. "Meron tayo tinatawag na due process bago hatulan ang nasasakdal or suspect. Si Mayor Duterte ay di naniniwala sa due process of our country. Nakapa-ironic na siya mismo na dating fiscal ay gumagamit ng dahas na bakal para makuha ang tamang hustisya. Naniniwala ako na epektibo ang proseso na ginamit niya sa Davao. Bakit ka naman matatakot kung wala ka naman ginagawang masama. He is fair to all law-abiding citizens and unfair to those who are not. Kaya kung gusto mo ng makupad na sistema ng hustisya sa bansa at ng hindi ng mabilisang solusyon sa tumataas na kriminalidad sa bansa, huwag mo iboto si Duterte!"

2. He want to change our Government System. "Papayag ba kayo na palitan ang sistema na nakasanayan natin sa mahabang panahon? Mahirap yun. Palibahasa nasanay na tayong manakawan ng mahabang panahon kaya takot tayo sa pagbabago. At kapag nanalo siya, babaliktarin niya ang nakasanayan na natin at ang worst case scenario walang bagong mangyayari pag ginawa niya iyon pero ang malaking tanong eh what if meron. Paano kung gumanda ang buhay mo, nang pamilya mo, nang lugar mo, nang bansa nating lahat. Edi wow. Wala namang mawawala kung dati na tayong wala. Kaya kung gusto mo parin ang lumang sistema na mahirap tayo umunlad, huwag mo iboto si Duterte, utang na loob!"

1. You are not a registered voter. "Paano ka boboto, di ka pala rehistrado. Ang dami mong reklamo sa bansa, di ka pla rehistrado. Ang dami mong gusto, pero wala ka palang pakialam. So kung gusto mo sanang bumoto, sana nagpahistro ka."

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Comelec receives first petition vs. Duterte's presidential bid

MANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday received first petition against Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's presidential bid.

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) on Friday.
Photo: Rody Duterte/Facebook

Broadcaster Ruben Castor filed petition to declare Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) presidential bet Martin Diño's certificate of candidacy (COC) null and void.

Diño who withdrew his COC for president was substituted by Duterte as the latter filed COC on Friday noon.

According to Castor, “Duterte should not substitute for Martin Diño whose COC is void, legally inexistent, and without legal effect; hence, substitution shall likewise be void.”

Castor pinpointed the error on Diño's COC which was filed few minutes before the closing of filing candidacy last October 16. The signed form states "I hereby announce my candidacy for the position of MAYOR, City/Municipality of Pasay City...in the May 09, 2016 National and Local Elections."

The alleged 'erroneous' COC of Martin Diño. Photo Credit: Rappler.com

Meanwhile, Duterte's camp said they are not worried on the said petition. PDP-Laban president Senator Aquilino Pimentel III clarified “He [Castor] had 5 days from October 16 to challenge Diño's COC. He cannot attack Duterte's COC based on Diño's COC; otherwise the prescriptive period will be put to naught."

It's now official: Duterte files COC for president

Shortly after withdrawing his COC for mayor in Davao City, Duterte officially filed COC for president through his representative Atty. Salvador Medialdea.

"Today, I withdrew the Certificate of Candidacy I filed last October 15 for the position of City Mayor and asked my lawyers in Manila to file my COC for the position of President.

"I also accompanied my daughter, Inday Sara, as she filed her COC as my substitute for Mayor of Davao City.

 Inday Sara replaced Rodrigo Duterte for Davao City mayoral election. Photo: Rody Duterte/Facebook

"I have crossed the Rubicon and I hope we are all ready for this very big step in our lives," Duterte shared on Facebook.

Duterte has filed his COC for president through a lawyer | via @pia_gutierrez #Halalan2016 pic.twitter.com/RF5ViR5C2W

— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) November 27, 2015

A certain Atty Salvador Medialdea filed Duterte's COC on his behalf at the Comelec | @pia_gutierrez #Halalan2016 pic.twitter.com/lpMYUKIicX

— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) November 27, 2015

Duterte led in the Pulse Asia survey conducted on November 11 to 12 in Metro Manila as he got 34% of the 300 respondents who said they will vote for him if the elections were be held at the time the survey was conducted. Top contender Grace Poe was ranked second with 26%, followed by Vice President Jejomar Binay with 22%, former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas with 11%, and Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago with 7%.

The final list of the candidates for the 2016 elections will be released by the Comelec on December 15.

IN PHOTOS: Samsung Philippines launches Galaxy Studio, Gear S2 smartwatch

MANILA - Samsung Electronics Philippines has put the spotlight on its latest smartwatch Gear S2 at the Galaxy Studio launch on Thursday at the SM Mall of Asia Globe.

Samsung Electronics Philippines unveils Galaxy Studio, Gear S2 digital and lifestyle watch

Celebrities, guests and brand ambassadors experienced the best mobile device innovations that Samsung technology has to offer - the most revolutionary smartwatch in a venue that seamlessly blends the digital experience of each Samsung mobile device with the physical space.

@samsungph launches #GalaxyStudioPH to celebrate the arrival of its crowning jewel, the #GearS2.

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“Our starting point was a deep understanding of our consumers—what they wanted and what they really needed from their mobile device ecosystem. From there, we created technology designed to address their ever-evolving needs; but we also wanted to present these solutions in a way that sought to transform their usage experience, based on Samsung’s distinct brand of innovation,” explains Chad Sotelo, Head of Corporate Marketing at Samsung Electronics Philippines.

Digs Dimagiba, Minsu Chu, and Rhinn Piczon of Samsung Philippines pose with their Gear S2

In the exclusive launch of the Samsung Galaxy Studio, the SM Mall of Asia LED globe trasformed into the world’s largest smartwatch, with real-life interactive stunts that demonstrated just how the Gear S2 gets better with every turn.

Samsung also introduced its latest ambassadors and partnerships for Gear S2. Internationally-recognized fashion-designer Francis Libiran, top Fashion Photographer BJ Pascual, global Fashion Journalist & Blogger Ingrid Chua-Go, international model Kelsey Merritt, Radio DJ Andi Manzano, Top Lifestyle Bloggers Cecile Zamora Van Straten & Kelly Misa, and Club DJ & model Callum David, actor and triathlete Victor Basa, Top Fashion & Sports photographer and fitness evangelist Xander Angeles, together with the rest of his TriSixFiv triathlon team are among the personalities during the event.

Callum David tuned in for the hippest Gear S2 smartwatch

Joining the stellar list of Samsung Gear S2 ambassadors were brand ambassador Liz Uy, as well as Rajo Laurel, Bubbles Paraiso, Carla Humphries, and many others who celebrated the successful launch of the Galaxy Studio and unveiling of Samsung’s latest innovation in wearable technology.

Samsung ambassadors and influencers show off their Gear S2.

Leading jeweler Marilou Co of Marilou Jewellery also showcased the world’s most precious strap for the Gear S2. The strap is encrusted with 200 VVS diamonds meticulously hand-set on genuine black calfskin leather, and supported by an 18K platinum white gold lockset, the precious piece exclusively on display that evening was valued at PHP20million.

Gear S2 with its rotating bezel control gets better with every turn.

“We wanted to highlight what makes the Gear S2 a stunning, fashionable piece of wearable technology, and to underscore that, we paired it with a stunning diamond strap designed by acclaimed jeweler Marilou Co,” said Digs Dimagiba, Business Unit Head for IT & Mobile Business of Samsung Electronics Philippines.

Aside from the Gear S2, the Samsung Galaxy Studio also gives interactive experience of Samsung’s latest flagship devices Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge+ and new breed of connected accessories – including the Gear VR virtual reality headset, and Level On Pro wireless headphones.

Celebrities try out the Gear VR at the Galaxy Studio.

Visit the Samsung Galaxy Studio from November 27 to December 5, 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Cyberzone to experience the latest in Samsung’s mobile device innovations and see how the new Gear S2 gets better at every turn.

The newly opened Samsung Galaxy Studio at SM Mall of Asia