Marcos urged to tackle POGOs, 2025 polls, poverty, other 'gut issues' in 3rd SONA | ABS-CBN
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Marcos urged to tackle POGOs, 2025 polls, poverty, other 'gut issues' in 3rd SONA
Marcos urged to tackle POGOs, 2025 polls, poverty, other 'gut issues' in 3rd SONA
Members of an inter-agency coordinating committee conduct a walk through on July 15, 2024, as the House of Representatives prepares for the coming State Of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 22. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Members of an inter-agency coordinating committee conduct a walk through on July 15, 2024, as the House of Representatives prepares for the coming State Of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 22. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — Several government officials on Friday shared the list of issues they wish President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. would tackle on his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
MANILA — Several government officials on Friday shared the list of issues they wish President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. would tackle on his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
For Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, Marcos should address inflation, the proposed legislated wage hike, and calls to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
For Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, Marcos should address inflation, the proposed legislated wage hike, and calls to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
"In his third SONA this coming Monday, I look forward to listening to the President’s plan on bringing down inflation... Isa rin sa mga isyung nais nating matalakay ng Pangulo ay ang pagtataas ng arawang sahod ng ating mga minimum wage earners," Zubiri said.
"In his third SONA this coming Monday, I look forward to listening to the President’s plan on bringing down inflation... Isa rin sa mga isyung nais nating matalakay ng Pangulo ay ang pagtataas ng arawang sahod ng ating mga minimum wage earners," Zubiri said.
Zubiri and other senators are pushing for the passage of a legislated wage hike, which their House counterparts are opposing.
Zubiri and other senators are pushing for the passage of a legislated wage hike, which their House counterparts are opposing.
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Meanwhile, Zubiri said that the matter of POGOs required decisive action from the chief executive.
Meanwhile, Zubiri said that the matter of POGOs required decisive action from the chief executive.
"The industry has been plagued by criminal activities, and the social costs far outweigh the revenues. It is time for a clear policy on POGOs, whether it involves an immediate ban or a phased transition to other industries for affected workers," Zubiri said.
"The industry has been plagued by criminal activities, and the social costs far outweigh the revenues. It is time for a clear policy on POGOs, whether it involves an immediate ban or a phased transition to other industries for affected workers," Zubiri said.
Marcos has been silent on calls to ban POGOs, with his top security officials refusing the classify the issue as a "national security threat."
Marcos has been silent on calls to ban POGOs, with his top security officials refusing the classify the issue as a "national security threat."
Members of an inter-agency coordinating committee conduct a walk through on July 15, 2024, as the House of Representatives prepares for the coming State Of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 22. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Members of an inter-agency coordinating committee conduct a walk through on July 15, 2024, as the House of Representatives prepares for the coming State Of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 22. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
ELECTION, OTHER ISSUES
Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman George Erwin Garcia said hoped the President would dedicate a portion of his time in reminding Filipinos about the importance of their vote as the country gears up for a midterm election next year.
Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman George Erwin Garcia said hoped the President would dedicate a portion of his time in reminding Filipinos about the importance of their vote as the country gears up for a midterm election next year.
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"Sana ang ating Pangulo, masabi na ang 2025 election [ay] importante... Naniniwala ako na magsasama ang Pangulo ng kahit man lang isang statement na magsasabing, ang Pilipino, dapat mag-participate sa 2025 elections. Huwag sasayangin ang boto ng bawat isa,” Garcia said.
"Sana ang ating Pangulo, masabi na ang 2025 election [ay] importante... Naniniwala ako na magsasama ang Pangulo ng kahit man lang isang statement na magsasabing, ang Pilipino, dapat mag-participate sa 2025 elections. Huwag sasayangin ang boto ng bawat isa,” Garcia said.
Meanwhile, former government officials also urged Marcos to tackle gut issues such as poverty, education, and the overall future of the nation.
Meanwhile, former government officials also urged Marcos to tackle gut issues such as poverty, education, and the overall future of the nation.
“As a citizen... palagay ko ang dapat talagang pagtuunan ng pansin, two key aspects. One is poverty alleviation, dahil talaga pong kailangan tukoy yun. Pangalawa naman, para sa kinabukasan, paano ihahanda ang kabataan, o ang kinabukasan ng ating kabataan,” said Herminio Coloma, who served during the two Aquino administrations.
“As a citizen... palagay ko ang dapat talagang pagtuunan ng pansin, two key aspects. One is poverty alleviation, dahil talaga pong kailangan tukoy yun. Pangalawa naman, para sa kinabukasan, paano ihahanda ang kabataan, o ang kinabukasan ng ating kabataan,” said Herminio Coloma, who served during the two Aquino administrations.
"[Marcos should present plans] on job creation, education, health and nutrition, and the West Philippine Sea... I think these are the four areas I hope the President will cover,” former Sen. Joey Lina said.
"[Marcos should present plans] on job creation, education, health and nutrition, and the West Philippine Sea... I think these are the four areas I hope the President will cover,” former Sen. Joey Lina said.
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