President Marcos recognized that there were still Filipinos who had yet to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Marcos voiced concern for small business owners who closed their businesses and Filipinos who lost their jobs because of the health crisis.
Marcos ensured that government assistance would be distributed until every Filipino had recovered from the pandemic.
Gov't will help until full recovery from pandemic --- PBBM
Apr 19, 2023 06:00 AM
At a glance
As the country continues to bounce back from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured Filipinos that the government will do everything it could to assist those who need assistance, especially those who have yet to recover from the health crisis.
President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot)
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Marcos made this remark as he led the distribution of various government assistance to the people of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, on Wednesday, April 19.
In his speech, the President said he hoped that government assistance would be able to unburden the load that Filipinos carry, while giving the assurance that his administration will be there when the people need it.
"Asahan po ninyo na hangga’t kayo’y nangangailangan ng tulong, ang inyong gobyerno ay nandito at handang tumulong (Rest assured that for as long as you need assistance, your government is here, ready to help)," he said.
"Hindi kayo namin makakalimutan. Hindi kayo namin titigilan na alalayan hangga’t kayo ay makabangon na (We won't forget you or leave you until you can stand on your own feet)," he added.
President Marcos admitted that there were still Filipinos who have yet to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. He said that the government must ensure to help them.
"Mayroon pa rin po sa ating mga kababayan ang naiwanan sa recovery. Hindi pa nakapag-recover (We have fellowmen who were left behind in the recovery. They haven't recovered yet)," he recognized.
"Kailangan naman ay tiyakin natin na ang pamahalaan ay ginagawa ang lahat upang tulungan ang ating mga kababayan, upang tulungan ang ating mga maliliit na negosyante, upang tulungan ang lahat ng nangangailangan (We must ensure that the government is doing everything to help our people, the small business owners, and everyone who needs help)," he added.
The Chief Executive, in particular, voiced concern for small business owners who were forced to shut down operations due to the loss they suffered from the pandemic and those who lost their jobs.
"Yan po ang nangyari sa atin. Talagang mabigat ang naging epekto ng pandemya. Hindi lamang sa Pilipinas, kung hindi sa buong mundo (That's what happened to us. The pandemic took a toll on not just the Philippines, but the entire world)," Marcos said.