PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday pushed for a faster, politics-free distribution of government aid to Filipinos in need.
In his latest BBMVLOG, the chief executive encouraged the public to let their sentiments, big or small, be heard so that the government can provide the appropriate action.
“It is only right for you to express your thoughts. There are no big or small grievances; all of them are problems that burden people’s lives. And we are here to listen and take action on those things,” he said in Filipino.
In providing government services and aid, efforts will be streamlined for the convenience of beneficiaries, particularly senior citizens, and reminded that programs must not be used for political promotion and should instead be delivered more efficiently.
“You know, as long as these involve national government programs, speeches, and other publicity before distribution, those will not be allowed. Government services cannot be used for politicking or self-promotion,” the president said.
“This is already stated in the DILG (Department of the Interior and Local Government) Memorandum Circular and is also included in the provision of the GAA (General Appropriations Act) on how public funds should be used. It is no longer allowed in the distribution of aid from the national government,” he added.
Among those Marcos wants to improve is the processing of civil registry documents, particularly the correction of birth certificates, as part of the government’s broader push for digitalization and improved public service.
He noted receiving countless complaints about the challenges in obtaining documents and applying for an identification card, especially for the vulnerable sector and those living in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs).
