President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. kicked off June with hands-on leadership, showing a strong focus on public service over leisure.
“Ang Pangulo po aksyon, aksyon at aksyon, hindi bakasyon. Iyan po lagi ang ginagawa ng ating Pangulo,” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a recent press briefing.
On June 2, Marcos Jr. appointed PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III, directing him to prioritize public safety. That same day, he turned over P800 million in irrigation equipment and ordered the National Irrigation Administration to act proactively in supporting farmers.
The President inspected upgrades at NAIA Terminal 3 on June 3, pushing for better service, especially for overseas Filipino workers. On June 4, he met Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to strengthen cooperation in energy, healthcare, and digitalization.
He declared a state of calamity in Eastern Visayas on June 5 to fast-track repairs on the San Juanico Bridge. On June 6, he joined the Eid’l Adha celebration, and on June 7, led the lighting of Jones Bridge, promoting both Pasig River rehabilitation and Filipino-Chinese ties.
Ahead of school reopening, Marcos launched Brigada Eskwela on June 9 in Bulacan, where his visit prompted quick repairs to broken water systems in two public schools. His directive also triggered nationwide checks by LWUA on school water supplies.
On June 10, he urged new officers of the Filipino-Chinese business chamber to support small enterprises. The next day, he flew to Siquijor to tackle the island’s power crisis. His intervention led to the immediate delivery of generator sets, easing blackouts.
From there, he went to Samar and Leyte to address the transport bottleneck caused by San Juanico Bridge repairs, speaking directly with affected truck drivers and stakeholders.
The Chief Executive capped the week on June 12 by leading the Independence Day rites at Rizal Park, calling on public servants to honor the nation’s heroes through accountable governance.IMT
