Noy: Straight path policy is Philippine’s roadmap to First World status

MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino expressed belief that his straight path policy is the only way for the Philippines to be a fully developed country by 2030.

“The daang matuwid (straight path) is a roadmap that will catapult us into First World status and make us a $1-trillion economy by the year 2030. This possibility encourages me and the rest of government to faithfully pursue our tasks in the last six months of my administration,” he said in his New Year message.

“The same thought should guide us as we choose our leaders this coming election: to maintain the upward trajectory of our growth and keep our nation on the daang matuwid,” he added.  

Aquino also compared his administration to the previous administration and expressed belief that he has “surpassed” the expectations of the Filipino people.

“Just a little more than five years ago, we faced a future full of despair and uncertainty; reports of plunder, mismanagement and corruption dominated our headlines. Today, progress, opportunity and growth fill news about the Philippines – here and abroad,” he said.

“I am filled with pride by how far we have come since we began our journey in 2010,” he added.

Aquino also called on Filipinos to follow the footsteps of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal and abide by the principles of the straight path policy if Filipinos really want a progressive future for the Philippines.

“Let us all be heroes in our own way, and reaffirm our commitment to the daang matuwid. Only by traversing this road towards fairness and progress can we translate our dreams into tangible realities for our people,” he said in a message for the commemoration of Rizal Day on Dec. 30.