Marcos

Bold measures

June 28, 2022 People's Tonight 257 views

AMID trying times, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. of Ilocos Norte and Leyte assumes the top political post of the land at 12 noon tomorrow (Thursday).

Knowing full well the various challenges facing the people, particularly the poor, President Marcos, in his inaugural address, is expected to present his “program of action.”

Doubtless, bold and far-reaching measures designed to solve our major problems deserve a far better treatment than they received from previous administrations.

These measures should receive urgent consideration from all sectors of society, including members of other political parties and critics, who are willing to help the ruling party.

The Filipino people, including the ordinary citizens, believe that “democracy” flourishes when the government listens to the pros and cons of vital but controversial issues.

“Buhay ang demokrasya kung lahat tayo ay malayang makapagpahayag ng ating mga opinyon sa pamamagitan ng maayos at mapayapang pamamaraan,” said a BBM supporter.

What’s now important, in the view of various quarters, is our willingness and readiness to set aside our many differences without any prodding from anybody.

And as he gears up for the first round of his six-year presidency, which ends in 2028, the only son of the late Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos is seen to hit hard at corrupt public servants.

Let’s then support the total war against graft and corruption, setting our eyes closely over graft-ridden national and local government agencies throughout the country.

World-class grafters don’t deserve to stay any minute longer in government offices.

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