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Iloilo officials give PBBM SONA thumbs-up

Published Jul 23, 2024 04:12 am

ILOILO CITY – Officials from the province and city of Iloilo are satisfied with the third State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 22.

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ILOILO City Rep. Julienne ‘Jamjam’ Baronda poses for a selfie with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. following the State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22, 2024.  With them are House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Iloilo fifth district Rep. Raul ‘Boboy’ Tupas, and Aklan second  district Rep. Ted Haresco.  (Rep. Baronda FB)

“It was straight and direct to the point,” said Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr.

“The President opened the SONA about agriculture and concluded with agriculture.  As governor of Iloilo, it coincides with our own goals here,” added Defensor, who personally attended the SONA.

Defensor cited the President for mentioning the Iloilo mega dam project in the SONA. 

The President led the inauguration of the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project-Stage II (JRMP-II) in Calinog town on July 16.  The P19.6-billion project seeks to boost rice production in Iloilo.

Iloilo solons lauded Marcos for his stand on the West Philippine Sea and total ban on the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).

“It was a speech full of emotion as a leader with a Filipino heart which the country needs at these trying times,” said Iloilo first district Rep. Janette Loreto-Garin.

“The SONA was full of hope and it had a strong message, especially on our stand at the West Philippine Sea,” said Iloilo second district Rep. Michael “Mike” Gorriceta.

“We should strive to maintain our claim through a peaceful process and avoid war at all cost. I’m also happy the President had a total ban on POGO and to protect our national security,” said Iloilo third district Rep. Lorenz “Noy” Defensor.

“We want progress, but of course, it should be within the proper means,” said Rep. James “Jojo” Ang Jr. of Uswag Ilonggo party-list on the POGO ban.

“The rockstar reception afforded to the President at the Batasang Pambansa and the applause and standing ovations spread throughout his hour-and-a-half speech are an imprimatur that he has exceeded our expectations as our chief executive,” said Iloilo City Rep. Julienne “Jamjam” Baronda.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas also lauded the President’s SONA. 

“As the city mayor, I assure the continued support of the Iloilo City government to the President’s leadership. Our vision for the city and its people aligns with his. We are dedicated to working together for the overall welfare and advancement of the country,” added Treñas.

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