A leader inspires YOUNG IT EXPERT DESIGNS RODY DUTERTE SHIRTS, LOGO

By Manny Pinol

A leader inspires. A leader brings out the best in his people. A leader rises above the crowd not because he steps on others but because he is raised by his people.

These are some of the qualities of a leader that the country needs now and I am amazed at how, this early, Mayor Rody Duterte has inspired Filipinos all over the world.

Over the last few months when I publicly expressed my support for Duterte and my desire that he becomes the country’s next President, I have seen how people have seemingly regained hope in life.

“I have not voted for 40 years now but if Duterte runs for President, I will come home and vote,’ said one poster, apparently an overseas worker.

One follower of this page sent me a picture of P500 with the message asking where he could send his contribution to the campaign fund of Rody Duterte.

Another ordinary wage earner promised to give his one month salary as his way of showing support while still another said he and his wife will contribute the little amount they saved for their daughter’s education if Duterte decides to run.

What makes this ordinary people offer even the little things that they have in life just so Duterte would agree to become President?

I believe it is because of the inspiration that Duterte has given them by making Davao City the 4th Safest City in the World and by keeping himself untarnished with issues of corruption even after almost 30 years in politics.

Last week, I received a private message from a 28-year-old IT expert who designs websites, Joyce Unabia.

In the message she attached a T-shirt design which she worked on.

I messaged her back and made a few suggestions on how to improve her designs and she came back with very beautiful designs for T-shirts.

I cannot help but be impressed by her work which only an inspired artist can create.

Indeed, a true leader brings out the best in his people who love him and are inspired by his leadership.