[OPINION] Will our hopes be addressed in Marcos' 1st SONA?

'How will Marcos’ plans address the people themselves, especially the poor and marginalized?' Opinion ThoughtLeaders SONA2022

,” to no avail. Moreover, the minimum wage continues to be lower than what is a livable wage. How does the President plan to address this? With many Filipinos left unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, how exactly can more jobs be created? More importantly, will these jobs be humane and just to its workers?

Another issue that is yet to be addressed in terms of concrete plans is the climate emergency. This affects all of us, whether marginalized or not. The Philippines is vulnerable when it comes to the climate emergency. The effects continue to worsen and we suffer the consequences year after year. With this, the government must improve the resilience of the communities most vulnerable to the impacts. The government should have a plan when it comes to helping these communities recover and adapt.

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