President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for a shift away from politics as he enters the final three years of his term, emphasizing the importance of concentrating on pressing national issues such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and food security.
During a thanksgiving dinner hosted by the Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas at their campaign headquarters in Mandaluyong City, Marcos Jr. expressed his desire to focus on governance over political debates. “We all wish we had better results, but, you know, we live to fight another day. At ngayon, it’s time, I think, to put all the politics aside,” he told members of the media.
The President highlighted the need to prioritize development rather than engaging in political controversies. “Let’s talk about not political issues but developmental issues, healthcare issues, education issues, agriculture issues, food supply issues—all of these things,” he added.
Marcos Jr. also extended his gratitude to the media for their coverage during his administration’s campaign, urging them to continue their role in informing the public. “Let’s let people know that we are going to continue to work hard now… and get on with the work of nation-building,” he emphasized.
His remarks came amid the ongoing political tension following the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte by the House of Representatives in February. The Senate is set to begin her impeachment trial, a situation that has deepened the political divide within the country.
Despite the political climate, Marcos Jr. is committed to completing his administration’s objectives before his term concludes. “I am always counting the days left in my term, and we must complete what we have started,” he stressed.
Of the 12 Senate seats contested in the recent elections, only six candidates from the Alyansa slate secured victories, including reelectionists Pia Cayetano and Lito Lapid, along with Erwin Tulfo, Panfilo Lacson, Vicente Sotto III, and Camille Villar. The remaining two seats were won by opposition figures Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan.
