Press Release
August 31, 2012

STATEMENT ON THE REPORTED APPOINTMENT
OF ROXAS AND ABAYA AS DILG, DOTC CHIEFS

I laud the President for choosing former Senator Mar Roxas as the new secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government and Congressman Joseph Emilio Abaya as latter's replacement in the Department of Transportation and Communications. They both have vast experience and proven track record in public service to effectively steer their respective department towards reforms and fulfillment of its mandate.

The DILG and DOTC are among the primary agencies of the government vital to the promotion of public safety and national progress. It is important that those who will be holding these posts enjoy the full trust and confidence of the President to attain the administration's goal. I believe that former Senator Roxas and Congressman Abaya are both committed and competent to implement programs and measures to accomplish the government's promises to the people.

Marami pang pagbabagong maaaring gawin para higit pang maisulong ang mga layunin sa likod ng pagkakatatag ng DILG at DOTC. Bigyan natin ng pagkakataon ang ating mga bagong kalihim na maipakita ang kanilang kakanyahan na makamit ang mga layuning ito. Kasunod ng pagtitiwala sa kanila ng Pangulo, ang tiwala naman ang taumbayan ang dapat nilang makuha. Umasa tayo na magagampanan nila ang sensitibong posisyong iniatang sa kanila.

Congratulations to Secretary Roxas and Secretary Abaya. The citizenry are watching and I am confident they will both live up to their expectations.

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