On Thursday Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. has “taken up arms” to support the Duterte administration’s war against illegal drugs. He posted in his facebook page a photo dressed in camouflage and holding a short rifle, supposedly to counter a meme that depicted him wearing a Chinese military uniform to criticize the present administration’s foreign policy pivot to China.
“I am with President Duterte and the Filipino people in the all-out war against illegal drugs. Tara na, sama na para sa kapakanan at kinabukasan ng ating bansa,” Yasay said.
Yasay was wearing sunglasses and a cap with an inverted Philippine flag, which is used only in times of war. In the comments section, several supporters appeared to have taken the call for support literally.
Yasay’s post was in response to a meme that edited his face into that od a Chinese soldier.
“This is the kindest vilification I got from my harshest critics. I am keeping this Photoshopped picture to keep me cheerful and amused while doing my job for the nation,” he said.
“I must admit though that I am a ranking proud member of the PLA – Philippine Liberation Army – tasked to separate and unshackle our people from the colonial mindset of dependence and subservience,” he added.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr got the spotlight as netizens supports on his call to support the Duterte administration to fight the illegal drugs in Philippines.