Marcos: No disruption in services

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said the government will sustain infrastructure, social services and law enforcement efforts despite a deepening energy crunch as his administration seeks to prevent disruptions to public services.

In his latest vlog, the President acknowledged intensifying heat and ongoing energy pressures but stressed that road building, healthcare, education and anti-crime operations would continue, alongside support for sports, culture and tourism.

“Service must not stop,” he said in Filipino, adding government work must proceed across all agencies regardless of external shocks.

He reiterated the government’s commitment to provide housing for those in need, saying the government would continue to roll out social programs nationwide to improve living conditions.

The video also highlighted the administration’s flagship housing initiative, the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino program, which aims to address the country’s housing backlog by expanding access to affordable homes.

Housing Secretary Jose Ramon P. Aliling said the program now offers various modalities, including house-and-lot options, to better meet the needs of Filipino families.

He added that subsidized interest rates of 1% to 3% have made home ownership more accessible for qualified beneficiaries. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana