Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Vice President-elect Leni Robredo has spoken up on the recent controversial statements made by President-elect Rodrigo Duterte.

Duterte has been receiving flak for saying that journalists who took bribes deserved to die, cursing during press conferences, and recently, wolf-whistling at a female reporter.

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He has shown little remorse for these, admitting that he was a rude person, but saying that he would tone down once he assumed his role as president.

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In a statement released on Friday, Robredo reiterated that Filipinos should give their full support to Duterte, adding, "When we help him to succeed, we are helping our nation, and ourselves, succeed."

Robredo said, "Supporting him means doing what we can to help him serve our people, and our nation, the best that he can. This includes providing, with the other members of his team, other perspectives on various issues to broaden his view, and afford him the breadth of vision that is so essential to the leader of our nation."

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She also underlined the importance of role of the President, saying "each statement and each action of our leader is taken as an indicator of official policy."

She said Filipinos must exercise "constant vigilance" and must be more careful so that no unnecessary concern would be raised over sensitive issues.

"I continue to be reassured by the President-elect’s repeated assertions that he will uphold the rule of law, as well as by his strong record of promoting women’s rights during his service as Davao City mayor."

She said she would be giving her "full support and best wishes for the incoming administration, and I assure our people that I will always stand firm on the principles that have guided my entire career as a public interest lawyer, a women’s rights advocate, and a public servant."