Duterte-Cayetano to business groups: We have political will to end disorder and build a strong economy
In a forum organized on Tuesday by the Joint-Foreign Chambers of the Philippines, Vice Presidential candidate and Senate Majority leader Alan Peter Cayetano said that "political will" is what is ultimately needed to end the country's disorder and build a "strong and corrupt-free economy" that can respond to the people's daily problems.
To do this, Cayetano said that he and Duterte will push for 4 things: 1) peace and order 2) good governance 3) predictable public policy and 4) infrastructure.
"If there is peace and order, there is good governance. The government can effectively address the people's pressing concerns such as high prices and low wages," Cayetano explained.
The senator said that he and Duterte will broaden the scope of his Presyo, Trabaho, Kita (PTK) program, which gives citizens ample opportunities to address problems on high prices of goods, lack of jobs, and low income. The senator's PTK has so far provided access to capital to over 189 local associations.
Duterte and Cayetano also said that a predictable public policy as well as heavy investment on infrastructure will attract more investors who are wary of the country's disorderly and corruption-tainted business policies and processes. They said Davao and Taguig are their "Exhibits A and B." Cayetano said that in Davao, the processing of permits is done in just 3 days. Meanwhile, Taguig topped the Civil Service Commission's (CSC) anti-red tape test.
“Building a strong and corrupt-free economy can't be done by candidates who’ll bring us back to the days of corruption, or who represent a government that failed to deliver on its promises," Cayetano said.
"People need leaders with a clear vision, political will and strength of character to provide bold solutions to the people's daily woes like high prices and low wages. This is what Mayor Duterte and I offer in this election," he concluded.
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