The nation's top leaders continue to enjoy the people's confidence since their monumental victory in the May elections and assumption into office. In the case of President Bongbong Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, the initial public adulation usually reserved for rock stars is gradually turning into admiration accorded to venerable statesmen and public servants.

Both registered high approval and trust ratings in a recent Publicus Asia survey. In the face of internal and external challenges, our Chief Executive and his second-in-command have creditably performed during the 'honeymoon period.'

Hence, it is imperative to publicly highlight their accomplishments in the context of our economic recovery. For instance, the economic team managers should periodically brief the people about government measures that address inflation, peso devaluation, and other economic woes. To be transparent and accountable to the citizenry, the government must address the lacuna in its communication strategy. Media experts and professionals should populate the press secretary's office to keep the public well-informed.

PBBM's notable achievements

So, what concrete and intangible accomplishments has the Marcos administration attained so far?

First, I believe that President Marcos' first 100 days is a triumph of democracy. Filipinos across the globe and the international community have affirmed his legitimacy as a sovereign of our republic. Even the belligerent opposition has acknowledged that his presidency resulted from honest and fair elections.