BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for an end to “the unscrupulous abuse of power and greed” in his address before the country’s, as he also called on the strengthening of “integrity and credibility in public service” as well as the importance of responding constituents’ needs.
Marcos Jr. made the call after administering the oath of office to the newly elected and appointed officials of the League of Vice Governors of the Philippines (LVGP) in a ceremony in Malacañan Palace, a press release from the Presidential Communications Office said.
Marcos Jr, the press release added, recognizes the “deep frustrations of ordinary Filipinos” including , President Marcos “dissatisfaction… from years of institutional neglect and repeated failures to deliver on promises of reform”
“Dismayado ang maraming Pilipino dahil sa mga patong-patong na isyung lumulunod sa kanila araw-araw,” the President said, describing the people as “exhausted, they are disappointed, they are angry”.
“[T]heir rage is valid. It is born from years of frustration at a government characterized by systemic dysfunction and unfulfilled promises,” the President added.
He also urged government leaders not to ignore this sentiment but to confront it with humility and action.
“Let us not dismiss their anger. Let us confront it. Let us be humbled and provide concrete solutions. Alam naman natin ang mga mali, kaya dapat nating itama,” Marcos added.
