"We get things done."

This was President Marcos' answer to praises he had been receiving for his response to issues surrounding the country's national security, economic competitiveness, tourism, and infrastructure development.

In an interview with reporters, Marcos assured the public that the government will continue to "do more" to protect the country and boost the economy.

“Well, we get things done,” he said.

“We get more things done than most other people... We’re here to serve. As long as we're able to do that then we’re effective. And that’s what’s important,” he added.

Regarding national security, President Marcos has assured the Filipinos that the government has already intensified its intelligence services amid threats.

"It’s much better than it was before because marami ng ibang bagong kailangan na bantayan (there are new things that we need to watch out for)," he said.

"I think more than anything, they (intelligence community) are really directed towards external threats rather than internal because those are more serious as far as we’re concerned," he added.

Economy

In promoting the country's economic competitiveness, Marcos revealed that he has been talking "quietly" to both houses of Congress about amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.

"What for me is more important than to make these proclamations, pronouncements, what’s more important is to get it done. So, that’s what we’re doing, we’re doing it quietly," he said.

"We do it with, you know, without any fuss. We just want to get those amendments incorporated into the Constitution to improve the chances of investment and upskilling of our people," he added.

Marcos has been reiterating that economic provisions in the country's Constitution should be amended to make it attuned to the globalized world and to attract more foreign investments.

He added that amending the economic provisions of the Constitution must be prioritized to remove restrictions and entice foreign businesses to invest in the Philippines.

Tourism and infrastructure

Meanwhile, President Marcos has stressed the importance of public-private cooperation in getting things done in terms of infrastructure and tourism, particularly in boosting the Clark Metropolis in Pampanga.

In a speech on Wednesday, Feb. 21, Marcos praised the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) for being a reliable, credible, and professional partner in public-private ventures in Clark that benefit the public.

In particular, Marcos said Clark can now host a wide range of economic activities including innovation labs, creative workshops, manufacturing concerns, leisure complexes, and a cyber corridor.

"If food happens to be the concern, Clark is in the heartland of an agricultural powerhouse; not to mention the powerful draw and the seductive aroma of Kampampangan cuisine," he said.

"In short, the Clark Metropolis has what it takes to be a mecca for tourists, a magnet of investments, and a market of goods and services. We must leverage these attributes into higher visitor traffic, attracting more investments that generate better jobs and spur economic activity," he added.