By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency
In a statement on Saturday, May 17, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stressed the need to set aside politics now that the midterm elections are over and work together for a better Philippines.
President Marcos made the call during the thanksgiving party at the Bagong Pilipinas’ headquarters in Mandaluyong City, following the proclamation of the 12 winning senators, half of whom ran under the administration-backed Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition.
“But now it’s time, I think, to put all the politics aside. It’s time to put all of the issues that were raised during the election and only talk about not political issues but developmental issues, healthcare issues, education issues, agricultural issues, supply issues, all of these things,” the President said.
“Let’s let people know what we’re doing. Let’s let people know that we are going to continue to work hard now. And put the, as I said, politics aside,” Marcos declared.
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive hoped that the progress made under his watch would be sustained until the end of his term in 2028. Likewise, he also sought the media’s help to keep the public informed about the policies and programs of his administration.
“Lagi natin binibilang ang araw na natira sa term ko. At kailangan matapos ang nasimulan natin,” he said.
“So, that’s what I will ask for you to help me with in the coming three years. I know that you will once again, as you did before, do a very, very good job and make a success at whatever it is that we are trying to do. But once again, most importantly for tonight, I’d like to thank everyone,” Marcos added.
Incumbent Senators Pia Cayetano and Lito Lapid earned fresh six-year terms and were joined by Alyansa teammates Erwin Tulfo, Panfilo Lacson, Vicente Sotto III, and Camille Villar.
The other six winners are incumbent Senators Christopher Go, who emerged topnotcher, Ronald Dela Rosa, presidential sister Imee Marcos, Rodante Marcoleta, Bam Aquino, and Francis Pangilinan. (PNA)
