By Junex Doronio
MANILA — With the emergence of Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman as one of the highest-rated Cabinet officials of the Marcos administration based on a survey by the RP-Mission and Development, political pundits on Friday told Maharlika NuMedia that she may run for senator in 2025.
In its “Boses ng Bayan” nationwide job performance evaluation for 2024, the survey firm claimed that Pangandaman received an 85 percent job performance score and an 87 percent trust rating.
“Ako po ay nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng ating mga kababayan na patuloy na nagtitiwala at sumusuporta sa atin. This affirmation will serve as my inspiration and challenge to serve the Filipino people even better,” Pangandaman said.
“I share this recognition with all the hardworking men and women of DBM— sa mga walang tulog, walang pahinga, at mga matapat na naglilingkod sa bayan. Para sa ating lahat po ito,” the DBM chief added.
Other so-called “senatoriables” as they were also cited by the RP-Mission and Development as top-performing Cabinet officials were Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco Garcia, and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla.
(el Amigo/MNM)
