'Did Lapu-Lapu die for Manila?' Sara Duterte slams SEA Games opening song choice

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte on Sunday criticized the use of the Hotdog song ‘Manila’ during the opening ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Saturday.

In an Instagram post, Sara said that inclusivity should be considered while noting it is the Philippine flag that is being represented.

“Why would you play the song Manila? Did Lapu-Lapu die for Manila? Wag po natin gawing excuse ang upbeat danceable song. Kami nagimbento ng budots. Kaloko man oie. We should be inclusive when we want to encourage our countrymen to cheer,” Sara wrote.

She also explained her ‘negativity’ about the matter by highlighting her heritage that is far from being Tagalog.

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“Yes, nega ako, bakit? I am a Filipino but I don't have one drop of Tagalog blood in me. Pure Vismin by birth and Ilocos by marriage. #bastabisayahilas add na natin German American for the glam,” she added.

Sara’s father President Rodrigo Duterte was seen swaying to "Manila" while waving his hands as Filipino athletes were called to the stage for the parade of athletes during the ceremony.

The opening ceremony of the 30th SEA Games, held at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, highlighted remarkable Philippine culture, music, and dance. —Joviland Rita/JST, GMA News