The best is yet to come next year.
This was the assurance of Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Sunday, as he welcomed the results of the Dec. 13 to 16 poll conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS), which showed that 96 percent of Filipinos is entering 2020 with hope rather than with fear.
Panelo noted a similar survey conducted by Pulse Asia on Dec. 3 to 8 found that 93 percent of Filipinos are welcoming the new year with hope and positivity.
He said the Palace wishes a “happy, peaceful and successful 2020” for the country.
“As we wish each Filipino a happy, peaceful and successful 2020, we assure everyone that the best is yet to come. Let us continue to rally behind the Duterte administration as the Chief Executive does his best in serving and protecting the Filipino people, as well as delivering genuine and meaningful change to our nation,” he added.
Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar on Saturday said all Filipinos will have a better future if they give their full support to the Duterte administration’s policies and programs.
Despite the “difficult but game-changing” reforms initiated by the President, significant strides have been made to achieve his goal of bringing a more comfortable life for all Filipinos, Panelo said.
Panelo also bragged that 2019 has been an “exemplary year for the Philippines.”
“The economy is on the roll with a BBB+ rating. The Board of Investments has also breached its PHP1-trillion 2019 investment target as of October 2019, according to the Department of Trade and Industry. There are fewer poor Filipinos with almost six million lifted out from poverty. Employment has hit a 14-year high. Inflation has been tamed,” he said.
“Further, the country successfully hosted the 30th Southeast Asian Games nearing the end of 2019, and at the same time, became the overall champion with a record-breaking 149 gold and a 385 medal haul overall,” Panelo noted.
Next year, the President would still go after individuals who will attempt to commit unlawful acts, the Palace spokesperson also said.
Panelo guaranteed there will be “no saints” under Duterte’s watch.
“Whatever you think needs improvement will be addressed,” he said in an interview with dzIQ when asked about what needs to be done next year to improve the lives of Filipinos.
He said the Chief Executive would strive harder for a “peaceful and bountiful” new year.
Source: PNA
