Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella told journalists to not take President Rodrigo Duterte’s remarks literally and to “use our creative imagination” in understanding him.
Facebook user Ramil Digal Gulle has something to say about Abella’s own statement to the media.
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“Ayuh. Okay. This just means literary writers/critics should start covering the President’s media briefings,” Gulle said in his post.
One of his commenters said that if this is the case, should there be also “creative interpretation” of the policies and laws?
Another commenter proposed a thesis title: “AB English Thesis Title: Deconstructing Duterte’s Dirty Speeches.”
Other netizens also reacted to Abella’s pronouncement.
@GregPoling said that Abella doesn’t seem to understand the work of the press.
Pres spokesman calls for "creative imagination" when reporting on #Duterte. Doesnt seem to understand job of press https://t.co/uCmPNZknbI
— Greg Poling (@GregPoling) October 5, 2016
@drelcrz commented on how the media’s job suddenly turns into “Arts and Literature.”
Laughed way too hard on Abella telling the media to use “Creative imagination” when decoding du30. Laka. Arts and Literature na ‘to!
— ✒ (@drelcrz) October 5, 2016
If Duterte’s statements should be decoded with a ‘creative imagination,’ then DU30 would be the perfect password because it’s hard to decode, according to @IamSuper_JM.
Changed my password to DU30 coz it needs “creative imagination” 2decode said Abella#HowtoDecodeDU30 https://t.co/D8pXRPI7iS
— Joseph Michael (@IamSuper_JM) October 5, 2016
@katrinalba said that Abella’s announcement only gave the trolls an excuse.
I think Abella just gave the media a shield against trolls. IT WAS JUST OUR CREATIVE INTERPRETATION! Use your imagination, my God!
— Katrina Elaine Alba (@katrinalba) October 5, 2016
@rjlnokom said that “facts can’t be imagined.”
Abella urges everyone to use “creative imagination” in interpreting Duterte’s statements. We are not stupid and facts can’t be imagined. pic.twitter.com/c6YrPQ6CwM
— rj nokom (@rjlnokom) October 5, 2016
And if creativity is to be put to use, @BuboySBS asked: Has the Philippines turned into Disneyworld?
Abella: Let’s use our creative imagination in interpreting the pronouncements of the President.
ANO ANG PILIPINAS? DISNEYWORLD?!— Buboy (@BuboySBS) October 5, 2016
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