A simple but emotionally charged line — “Tay kami naman po, Rodrigo Duterte” — has taken over social media after appearing in a widely shared Facebook video.
What seems like a short plea has transformed into a symbol of the public’s longing, frustration, and enduring connection to the former Philippine President.

In a digital landscape where thousands of clips appear every hour, why did this one catch so much attention?
The answer lies not only in the words spoken, but in what they represent for many Filipinos today.