Part of the message of Pres. Aquino for his first State of the Nation Address

“If the answer to justice is accountability, the answer to the dearth in funds is a new and creative approach to our long-standing problems. We have so many needs: from education, infrastructure, health, military, police and more. Our funds will not be enough to meet them. No matter how massive the deficit is that may keep us from paying for this list of needs, I am heartened because many have already expressed renewed interest and confidence in the Philippines. Our solution: public-private partnerships. Although no contract has been signed yet, I can say that ongoing talks with interested investors will yield fruitful outcomes.”·

“From these public-private partnerships, our economy will grow and every Filipino will be the beneficiary. There are so many sectors that could benefit from this.”·

“A reminder to all: creating jobs is foremost on our agenda, and the creation of jobs will come from the growth of our industries. Growth will only be possible if we streamline processes to make them predictable, reliable and efficient for those who want to invest.”·

“I call on our local government units to review its own procedures. While we look for more ways to streamline our processes to make business start-ups easier, I hope the LGUs can also find ways to implement reforms that will be consistent with the ones we have already started.”· “The time when we will no longer be made to choose between our people’s security and the future of our children is upon us now. Once we implement these public-private partnerships, we will be able to fund public service in accordance with our platform.”·

“These laws serve as the basis of order in our land, but the foundation of all rests on the principle that we cannot grow without peace and order.”

Note: Message as shared by Governor Migs Dominguez