Go vows to sustain economic gains of Duterte administrationc

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential aspirant Sen. Bong Go vowed to sustain the economic gains of the Duterte administration if he is elected as the country’s next chief executive.

Go, in a video message during the 47th Philippine Business Conference and Expo Presidentiables’ Forum on Thursday held by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the government has already mapped out concrete plans to ensure the country’s momentum remains on track.

“All we have to do is to continue to enforce, implement and improve these programs, all for the welfare of our Filipino people,” he said.

Go pointed out the Philippine economy under President Duterte’s leadership was among the fastest growing in Asia before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The government had also been well on its way to attaining its goal of reducing poverty incidence to 14 percent by 2022, he added.?To raise the country from the effects of COVID-19, Go pledged to implement the Duterte administration’s three-pillar strategy which consists of gradually reopening the economy in a safe manner, ensuring the timely implementation of recovery packages and accelerating the progress of the national vaccination program.

“And with other programs under my administration, where we will put our health sector and economy as the pinnacle of our agenda, we will bring people towards prosperity and resilience,” Go continued.

The lawmaker promised to continue Duterte’s programs that have benefited the public in the past five years.

“I vow to do my best every day to serve the Filipino people selflessly. Your welfare comes first. Genuine service is my only capital,” he said.