OPINION | Addressing Filipinos’ concerns [Thinking Beyond Politics By Victor Andres C. Manhit] READ:
PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROZALESrst State of the Nation Address . The SONA provided a broader explanation and discussion of the concerns, issues, and sectors that need to be prioritized as tackled in the inaugural speech.
With the stated economic targets for the next six years, the administration still needs to expound on how these will be achieved. To make this happen and lessen the burden on the sector, he assured the sector’s stakeholders of financial assistance. He also announced a moratorium on land amortization payments, the provision of loans for farm inputs and implements, a balance in importation, and much-needed collaboration between government agencies.ttingly addressed were health and social assistance.
President Marcos Jr. also gave a spot-on analysis on the need for digitalization and modern technology for Philippine society. Particularly, he highlighted the importance of digitalization in improving governance and streamlining the delivery of public goods and services.rst SONA pertains to foreign policy.
However, these plans of action still need to be explained and so these could address Filipinos’ most urgent concerns particularly within the year.
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