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The neophyte lawmaker-son of President Marcos apparently knows how to skirt controversy on his first few days in office as congressman: play it safe on the issue of Charter change, where term extensions are usually sought.
Allies of President Marcos at the House of Representatives are hoping that he will reveal his plans to boost farm yield and renew the country’s aging infrastructure when he delivers his first State of the Nation Address on July 25.
Senators vowed yesterday to work with President Marcos in ensuring more job opportunities, technical and vocational training, and fair wages for the country’s citizens.
Vice President Leni Robredo, one of the defeated presidential candidates, has urged her supporters to accept the voice of the electorate, an indication she has conceded although she hasn’t said so yet.