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Lawmakers laud Marcos admin’s achievements
House leaders, led by Speaker Martin Romualdez, praised President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for the administration's economic achievements, presenting advanced testimonials ahead of his third State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Romualdez highlighted the Philippines' emergence as Southeast Asia's strongest economy under Marcos' leadership.
He cited impressive economic growth rates, with 7.6 percent in 2022 and 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2023.
The Speaker also noted that multilateral financial institutions, such as the World Bank, have upgraded their economic forecasts for the Philippines, signaling a robust economic trajectory.
The President's upcoming SONA on July 22 is anticipated to further emphasize his administration's accomplishments.
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House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez gave President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. a perfect score of 10 out of 10 for his performance since the last State of the Nation Address (SONA).
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The Philippine economy has demonstrated an average growth of 6.1% since President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assumed office in 2022.
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