President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the immediate implementation of his administration’s priority programs and projects, Malacañang announced on Friday.
In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President is committed to addressing the needs of Filipinos by fast-tracking key development initiatives.
“Ang mabe-verify ko po sa inyo, totoo pong ipinag-utos ng Pangulo na dapat asikasuhin po namin ang trabaho, dapat madaliin po ang pag-i-implement ng mga proyekto na nais niya parang sa taumbayan,” Castro said.
She clarified that the President will not intervene in the potential impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
“Pero pagdating po sa impeachment, iyan po ay nasa kamay na po ang Senado, nasa kamay na rin po ito ng mga prosecutors, so hayaan na lamang po natin iyong prosesong dumaloy nang normal,” she added.
The announcement followed a Cabinet meeting held Thursday, where key projects requiring urgent rollout were discussed. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon first disclosed the agenda.
Castro also underscored Marcos’ call for national unity and collaboration, especially after the elections.
“Walang anumang kulay ng pulitika. Dapat lahat po ng nahalal ay magkaisa-isa, magkaroon po ng kooperasyon. Ito naman po ay para sa taumbayan,” she said.
She added that the President hopes lawmakers will support his administration’s programs to ensure smooth budget approvals, but he remains open to suggestions from legislators.
“Mas nanaisin po ng ating Pangulo na kung anuman po iyong maganda niyang proyekto ay sang-ayunan ng mga mambabatas… Hindi po hahadlang din ang Pangulo kung anuman po ang kanilang mga suhestiyon, kung ito man ay hindi naaayon sa programa sa Pangulo,” Castro said.