“The dismal 2.1% GDP growth in the 3rd quarter demands a need for an aggressive pump priming of the local economy. While the data reflects the tremendous strain brought by elevated energy costs and the impact of an extreme El Niño phenomenon on local productivity, a decisive and immediate action by the government is necessary to buck the trend.

In response, the Senate will prioritize through the RISE Ad Hoc Committee calibrated policy interventions to boost economic growth. We will ensure the government would accelerate spending, particularly on much-needed infrastructure projects, and to prioritize social protection programs for vulnerable sectors.

Prayoridad ng Senado na pondohan ang mga line item sa panukalang 2027 budget na magkakaroon ng positibong epekto sa pang araw-araw na pamumuhay ng mga Pilipino na dumadanas ng mataas na presyo ng mga bilihin.

Wala na dapat mga palusot para tugunan ang pangangailangan ng ating kababayan.

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