Pinoys 'disappointed' with gov't? Here's what Cabinet secretaries say

Some Cabinet secretaries have expressed their sentiments regarding the pronouncement of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. that the public is disappointed with the services provided by the government.

Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma told GMA News Online that the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) would ensure the prompt and proper delivery of services to the public. Laguesma added that the agency agrees with the statement that Filipinos are already tired of too much politics.

"The DOLE is in full support of the President's remark that the Filipinos are indeed tired of too much politics that caused division and polarization in our country which has affected the speedy recovery of our economy," Laguesma said.

"For our part, DOLE further commits to enhance prompt and proper delivery of services and make our programs accessible to our constituencies particularly the workers," he added.

Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, for her part, said the Department of Tourism (DOT) holds firm to the principle that public service must rise above politics, saying that its foremost duty is to serve with integrity and compassion.

"In the face of adversity—both at home and abroad—we remain resolute in advancing programs that uplift lives: by supporting communities, enhancing infrastructure, building local capacities, and sustaining the recovery of our tourism sector," Frasco said in a message.

Frasco also said the DOT stands united in the country's mission "to create meaningful employment, empower the countryside, and position the Philippines as a model of inclusive, resilient, and sustainable tourism."

Meanwhile, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) wholeheartedly fulfills its duties for the nation. She backed the President in emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the people, doing what is right, and ensuring that meaningful and timely services are delivered to Filipinos.

"Inspired by the President's reflections on the 2025 midterm elections, we remain committed to learning from one another and transforming our national goals into tangible actions that reach and uplift every Filipino we are privileged to serve," Pangandaman said.

Secretary Rex Gatchalian of the Department of Social Welfare and Development said the agency would speed up the delivery of services.

''DSWD will double its efforts in making sure that anti-poverty and anti-hunger programs are rolled out faster to make impactful gains in the lives of the Filipino people,'' Gatchalian said in a message. 

In a podcast with broadcaster Anthony Taberna, Marcos said he has two conclusions in the Eleksyon 2025—the people are tired of politics and they are disappointed with the government.

Marcos said, "Disappointed ang tao sa serbisyo ng gobyerno. Hindi nila nararamdaman at masyadong mabagal ang galaw nang pagbubuo ng mga project na hindi pa nila maramdaman."

(The public is disappointed with government services. They say they do not feel the impact of these services and that projects move toward completion too slowly.)

Marcos said elected officials should focus on their duties and do what needs to be done for the welfare of the public. — VDV/VBL, GMA Integrated News

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