Ria Atayde Sends Out Strong Message Hours Before Duterte's SONA

Ria Atayde Sends Out Strong Message For Citizens On The Day of Duterte’s SONA

RIA ATAYDE – Kapamilya actress Ria Atayde sent out a strong message for citizens on the day of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Lots of Filipinos reacted to issues during President Duterte’s fourth year at the office. He earned the ire of thousands of Filipino netizens. Some Pinoys on social media defended him.

We can’t deny that the chief executive’s term was marked with criticisms, outrage, and violent reactions all over social media. On the day of his 5th SONA, thousands of protesters gathered at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman.

Several activist group stage protest at UP as President Duterte gives his speech at the Batasang Pambansa. Journalist Ces Drilon and artist Mae Paner gave a speech at ‘SONAgKAISA’ rally.

SONA-2020-DUTERTE-1 — Photo Source: GMA Network

Hours before the SONA, Kapamilya actress Ria Atayde took to Instagram to vent and share that she’s had enough with Duterte’s administration. She urged Filipinos to speak out. She shared a photo with a quote: “GISING NA GINAGAGO NA TAYO.”

“Ang dami nating hinayaan at pinalipas… pero umaasa akong matatapos na ang panahon ng ating pananahimik at hindi pag-imik. Hindi tayo pwedeng maging pipi at bingi sa mga abuso sa ating bayan at mga kababayan. Tayo ay, bago ang lahat, mga Pilipino. Karapatan at tungkulin natin ang panagutin ang mga pinunong ating hinalal. Hindi natin pwedeng hayaang unahin nila ang kanilang pag-unlad habang ang ating mga kapwa Pilipino ay nagdurusa…”

“Lumaban ka sa kahit anong paraang komportable para sa’yo. Pero pakiusap, manatiling mapagmatyag at wag magbulag-bulagan. Alam kong marami sa atin ay mas maginhawa ang kalagayan kumpara sa iba, pero tayo ay iisang bansa. Ang kinabukasan natin ay kinabukasan nila. Kung ang Pilipinas ay lulubog, kasama tayong lahat na malulunod,” she wrote.