From foreign affairs to food safety to agriculture, six vice presidential candidates on Sunday laid down their areas of expertise which they believe could help their respective running-mates should they win in the Eleksyon2022. PiliPinasDebates2022
Noting his 10-year experience in fruit and vegetable farming in Cavite, Senator Francis Pangilinan said if elected, he would focus on providing assistance to farmers and fishermen.
"Yung advocacy ko [My advocacy] since 1988 pa, na-develop namin [We had developed] into Dangerous Drugs Act of 1992, Republic Act 9165," he pointed out. Expertise in foreign affairs is also what Carlos Serapio is willing to offer if he snags the second highest position in the land, citing his academic experience, teaching political science and international diplomacy, and engagement with international leaders during his service as interfaith committee head of the Office of the President.
Meanwhile, aside from his expertise on health, Dr. Willie Ong said he could also help in food safety policies. Businessman Manny Lopez, meanwhile, proposed a three-pronged comprehensive economic program, which includes a new Omnibus Investment Code; a streamlined and simplified bankruptcy law; and provision for low-interest loans with easy access to struggling micro, small and medium-sized enterprises , the farming sector and other professionals.
For his part, Rizalino David, running-mate of Dr. Jose Montemayor Jr., said he would push for the creation of a commission on “moral renewal and cultural restoration” in order to solve moral and ethical issues in the country.
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