By Junex Doronio

MANILA — Saying that the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. is on the right track, Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. on Tuesday (9 April 2024) lauded the recent OCTA Research survey showing that 31% of Filipinos support the PBBM administration while only 20% of Filipinos support the Duterte family and their allies.

A dismal 4% of Filipinos are backing the opposition composed of the remnants of the erstwhile ruling Liberal Party (LP), social democrats, and a few disgruntled national democrats.

“We welcome the survey result that says President Marcos Jr. enjoys the support of a large part of the population. Ibig lang sabihin nito ay nararamdaman ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino ang mga programang ipinatutupad ng pamahalaan para sa kapakanan ng ating mga kababayan,” Gonzales Jr. said.

He pointed out that the gains of the PBBM administration in prioritizing the welfare of Filipinos can be gleaned from the support indicated in the OCTA Research survey.

Gonzales Jr. said the House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Martin G. Romualdez, will continue to support the legislative agenda of Marcos Jr.

At the same time, he said the lower chamber of Congress will continue to find ways to respond to the challenges of the Chief Executive of bringing government services closer to the people.

“Kaya kami dito sa Kongreso, buo ang aming suporta sa lahat ng programa ng ating mahal na Pangulo. Halos natapos na namin ang mga priority legislation niya na kanyang sinabi sa LEDAC at sa kanyang dalawang nakaraang SONA,” Gonzales Jr. stressed.

“I believe this show of support for President Marcos Jr. will only encourage his administration and us here at the House to tirelessly work for the welfare of Filipinos and the nation. Nakita naman natin ang sipag ng ating Pangulo sa pagkalap ng investments mula sa ibang bansa. Hindi siya tumitigil,” the House leader added.

OCTA Research’s Tugon ng Masa survey for the first quarter was conducted from March 11 to 14 with 1,200 respondents nationwide and a margin of error of ±3% at a 95 percent confidence level.

It showed that about 29 percent of the respondents are considered independents and have no support for the president and his administration, the Dutertes, and the opposition, while the remaining 15% do not know who to support or refuse to answer.

(el Amigo/MNM)

By Liezelle Soriano

MANILA — Senior Deputy Speaker Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr. urged Senator Imee Marcos to support her brother, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., in amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.

Gonzales pointed out that the success of the Marcos administration would also be the success of the country.

“If I were Senator – especially being Senator Imee’s sibling, I would support the Marcos administration because the success of her brother is synonymous with the success of our country, and this pertains solely to economic provisions, without political implications. That’s what I can say,” Gonzales said.

The lawmaker emphasized that Marcos’s programs and policies aim to improve the lives of all Filipinos.

“We’re all on the same boat or cruise ship called M/S Philippines. Why can’t she just help her brother succeed? The President is the duly-elected head of the Republic with a resounding 31 million votes – the highest in history,” he said.

“This amendment is for the good of the country, focusing solely on the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, as clearly stated in Senate Resolution of Both Houses 6,” Gonzales added.

(el Amigo/MNM)