Business execs’ group wants economy-first Sona
One of the country’s most influential business groups has urged President Marcos to devote his penultimate State of the Nation Address (Sona) to economic priorities rather than politics.
The President is set to deliver his fifth Sona on July 27.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Management Association of the Philippines said the government should focus on creating jobs, attracting investments and lowering the cost of doing business.
The MAP said it hoped this year’s Sona would “mark a pivot from politics to economic execution” as the country grapples with high living costs, geopolitical uncertainty and climate-related risks.
“Beyond these reforms, what we want to hear is a clear economic agenda that creates jobs, attracts investments, improves food security, lowers the cost of doing business, and restores confidence,” the group added.
“The country is tired of politics,” it added. “Filipinos are feeling the pressure of high living costs, businesses are facing uncertainty, and many MSMEs (micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises) continue to struggle.”
