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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo) MANILA - Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez on Wednesday cited outgoing President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for his "outstanding and excellent service" to the country a day before he steps down as chief executive. "You are loved by patriotic and peace-loving Filipinos. You created the blueprint in making our country safe, secure, and connected. For these reasons alone, you are one of the most accomplished leaders the Philippines has ever had," Romualdez said in his message to Duterte. Romualdez particularly highlighted the Duterte administration's "Build, Build, Build" program, which ushered in a new golden age for infrastructure development; as well as "no-nonsense" campaign against illegal drugs and criminality, which made it safe again for Filipinos to roam the streets even when it's already dark. Duterte's legacy, he said, will continue through his daughter, Vice President-elect Sara Duterte, who has