Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said government-owned public parks are constructed with the Filipino people's money, thus only Filipino songs deserve to be played inside.
As to gospel songs, Duterte said public parks are open to all regardless of belief and religion. Playing gospel and Christian songs might offend others who are not of the same religion, thus the ban as well.
The mayor said he wants only Pinoy songs and native songs to be played inside the public parks especially on the park's pipe-in system.
Duterte denied that his decision stemmed from his hate for America. He admitted falling in love and singing American songs, like the famous MacArthur Park.
