3 Bohol Solons Back Marcos’ SONA Priorities, Demand Concrete Actions

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Three members of the House of Representatives from Bohol have expressed their support for the priorities outlined by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), while also calling for concrete government programs that will deliver tangible benefits to ordinary Filipinos. Third District Rep. Kristine Alexie Besas-Tutor commended the President's address for focusing on the concerns of the people, stating her anticipation for specific actions in areas such as infrastructure development, the advancement of agriculture and fisheries, and the promotion of digital transformation. She believes that investments in these sectors are crucial for economic growth and the improvement of citizens' lives. First District Rep. Reynaldo Quilog, while acknowledging the SONA's focus on improving the lives of Filipinos, underscored the importance of transparency and accountability in the implementation phase of the President's initiatives. He pointed out the need for clear information disclosure on how government efforts will be executed at the local level and their impact on communities. Second District Rep. Joseph Victor Durmen shared the view that support measures aimed at enhancing productivity in the agricultural sector, along with policies to foster the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are key to the economic independence of the people. He urged for a detailed roadmap outlining how these policies will be planned and executed. These statements from the representatives reflect not only their optimism for the Marcos administration's policy goals but also their keen interest in the effectiveness of their implementation and their direct impact on the citizenry. In the Philippines, the concrete effects of government policies on people's lives are constantly under scrutiny, with the revitalization of local economies and the improvement of living standards being pressing concerns for the populace.