President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is working hard to improve the lives of Filipinos by leading and closely overseeing key government initiatives, from infrastructure and transportation to energy, housing, and digital services.
President Marcos’ hands-on approach ensures that these efforts do not merely symbolize improvement but translate into tangible improvements for communities across the country.
On July 14, President Marcos led the groundbreaking ceremony of the new passenger terminal building at the Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Caticlan, Malay, Aklan, marking a major milestone in the government’s efforts to modernize the country’s air transport infrastructure and spur tourism-led regional development.
Following a visit to the Caticlan airport, President Marcos flew over the Malampaya oil and gas platform aboard a helicopter, conducting an aerial inspection of the drilling operations off the coast of Palawan. Malampaya Phase 4 (MP4) involves drilling three new deep-water wells to deliver a new gas supply by 2026.
On July 16, President Marcos led the launching of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) 50 percent discount for senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs) using LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3. The hefty discount took effect on the same day.
The President led the first batch of senior citizens on the inaugural trip of the so-called Dalian trains at the Santolan-Annapolis MRT station, expressing satisfaction that the Dalian trains had finally been put into service.
From the inaugural trip, President Marcos proceeded to inspect the portion of the Metro Manila Subway project at the Camp Aguinaldo Station. While the entire subway would span from Valenzuela City to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, the President hoped the Valenzuela to Camp Aguinaldo segment could be completed by 2028.
Meanwhile, in line with President Marcos’ mass housing program, Malacañang said around 5,000 informal settlers are slated to own lots through the 34 revived on-site housing projects across key areas in Luzon and Visayas.
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) approved the proposal of the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) to revive the Community Mortgage Program (CMP) in 34 sites initially in Luzon and the Visayas.
On July 18, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. launched the Bagong Pilipinas eGovPH Serbisyo Hub and the eGovPH Super App, key components of his administration’s push for digital transformation in public service.
Unveiled in Pinaglabanan, San Juan, the Bagong Pilipinas eGovPH Serbisyo Hub (BPESH) serves as a one-stop shop that integrates the services of around 70 government agencies, streamlining the delivery of essential public assistance and making government transactions more accessible, efficient, and citizen-friendly. | PND
