Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Sunday commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on his success in governing a year after he took his oath of office as the country’s Chief Executive.
In a statement, Duterte-Carpio said that President Marcos proved in a year that his administration was very determined to fulfill his election promises made during their campaigning days as candidates.
“I am happy to be part of an administration that is committed to strengthening our country — and aggressively strengthening our economy; providing adequate work and livelihoods; addressing the challenge of poverty; providing support to sectors such as fishermen, farmers, and workers; building important infrastructure; improving the quality of education and health for Filipinos; and strengthening the Philippines’ relations with other countries.” she said.
Duterte-Carpio, Marcos’ then-running mate during the May 2022 National and Local elections took her oath as the 15th Vice-President on June 19, 2022, at Davao City, earlier than what the constitution has mandated for the Vice-President to take their oath of office.
The Vice President said that President Marcos was fulfilling the changes and remaining national policies of the government initiated by the former administration led by her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte.
The Vice President, who also sits as the concurrent Education Secretary, added that the Department of Education and the Office of the Vice President are grateful for the President’s support for the programs for the Filipino youth especially the learners.
She then called on the nation to support the Marcos administration and fortify their “unity” against the challenges to come.
“I am calling on my countrymen to support the administration of President Marcos to realize its aspirations for all of us. I hope we can strengthen our unity even more — and use this weapon to overcome the challenges that will come to us as a nation.” she said.
