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The back-and-forth exchanges began when Remulla retweeted a recent Inquirer story on the state of President Rodrigo Duterte's health -- which opposition lawmakers called a “national security issue” — and included his own commentary, in which he said, "I have a feeling the president is just amusing himself at how the opposition is wishful(lly) thinking about his health. #icouldbewrong #sanahindi."
Twitter user @iwriteasiwrite responded to Remulla's musings, writing, "Well this is just silly. Duterte is purposefully not front and center during a national crisis (their construct) because he's trolling?" to which Remulla responded, "Like I said. It's a feeling. Nothing more. Nothing less."
I have a feeling the president is just amusing himself at how the opposition is wishful thinking about his health. #icouldbewrong #sanahindi https://t.co/AOZIFPDH2q— Gilbert C. Remulla (@GilbertCRemulla) June 15, 2017
Well this is just silly. Duterte is purposefully not front and center during a national crisis (their construct) because he's trolling? https://t.co/vAuNg0trUR— Nik (@iwriteasiwrite) June 15, 2017
That's so childish, isn't it? Declaring ML then disappears while soldiers are dying in Marawi. To amuse himself?— JulianEnrique (@Jojolab) June 16, 2017
— No to EJK (@NotoEJK) June 15, 2017
With the so many unfortunate things happening in the country may time siya to amuse himself?very unbecoming of a leader.will u do the same?— Tina B. Mendoza (@tina_b_mendoza) June 16, 2017
@inquirerdotnet nasa batas un brad wag kang fanatic— Ako Si Djang (@DjangCorts) June 15, 2017
From there, things quickly got heated, with some netizens calling the ex-politician "trapo" and a Duterte "fanatic."
"It is the right of all Filipino people to know the health situation of their leader to feel assured and secure. Photos don't qualify anymore." wrote one netizen. Another one tweeted, "As Filipinos, our loyalty should be sa flag o sa bayan. Hindi sa kung sino man nakapwesto. Fanatic tawag dun. Kunsyensya naman!"
It is the right of all Filipino people to know the health situation of their leader to feel assured and secure. Photos dont qualify anymore.— Grace (@glcarino) June 16, 2017
It would've been admirable if you countered the points being raised in a diplomatic way. No amount of taunting should get the better of you.— Ken Observer🇵🇭🇺🇸 (@KenCallawood) June 17, 2017
is this the same Gilbert Remulla who has an "apolitical show" on @cnnphilippines?— Bunso of Manila (@ManilaBunso) June 16, 2017
Paki-clarify Mam @ajbennettCNNPH thank you po https://t.co/aa0w6WAZz2
Trapo pala ito, porket nasa taas ang lynch mob nila ang angas na. Tandaan mo hindi kayo laging nasa taas.— EmilioJacinto (@EmilioDJacinto) June 16, 2017
UYYY. one ass cheek talking to the udder. https://t.co/9Gpb9iRTY9— Dean Bocobo (@deanjorgebocobo) June 17, 2017
Remulla, who is the host of CNN Philippines' weekly public affairs show Political Insider, didn't hold back and responded to his critics. "Go hide under a rock. Di ka marunong lumaban ng harap harapan. Wala ka pala. Fucking yellow," he wrote in response to an anonymous Twitter user who also called him "trapo" (traditional politician).
"I'm only an asshole to cowards who hide behind anonymous twitter accounts. Other than that, I'm a pretty likeable guy," he wrote in another tweet, adding that he believes "one shouldn't hide behind anonymity if one were to debate."
Let it be an even playing field," he said. "Other than that, it's cowardice."
Go hide under a rock. Di ka marunong lumaban ng harap harapan. Wala ka pala. Fucking yellow.— Gilbert C. Remulla (@GilbertCRemulla) June 16, 2017
Gilbert, if you want to be respected you argue with a clear cool mind. Wag kang pikon. Labanan mo ng talino. Dami tuloy naninibago.— RJ Pastor (@iamRoyPastor) June 16, 2017
I'm not anonymous and I think you're far from likeable lol. Get over yourself, asshole. https://t.co/IwmaJvCqbB— i block men 🚫 (@BestInHelga) June 16, 2017
Singer Leah Navarro, who is known to be a supporter of former President Noynoy Aquino, also chimed in and posted an old photo of Remulla with anti-GMA activists. "So you hate Dilaw. That's hypocritical -- back in the anti-GMA days you stood with us. Take heart, you're not the only trapo in this photo," she said.
So you hate Dilaw. That's hypocritical - back in the anti-GMA days you stood with us. Take heart, you're not the only trapo in this photo. pic.twitter.com/2LpuHd0C86— Leah Navarro (@leahnavarro) June 16, 2017
Ikaw po ba masasabi mong "HINDI AKO CORRUPT" sa lie detector test. Sige nga!!— Mary Ann Lazaro (@nnayram86) June 16, 2017
Pls remember u didn't file the impeachment complaint vs GMA. @senatorjoelv & I did. We tookthe slings & arrows. But thanks 4 cheering us on.— Gilbert C. Remulla (@GilbertCRemulla) June 16, 2017
BnW signed on to 3 complaints vs GMA, IIRC, 1 endorsed by LP. It still doesn't explain your hatred. Only that you did what was popular then.— Leah Navarro (@leahnavarro) June 16, 2017
You weren't alone in bearing the brunt. We were attacked, too. But our core principles and commitment have never changed.— Leah Navarro (@leahnavarro) June 16, 2017
Remulla is a former politician and served as a representative in the 2nd district of Cavite. He returned to TV last year as the resident political analyst for CNN Philippines. Previously, he worked as a TV reporter for ABS-CBN News.
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