Pinoys ‘weary’ of politics, says PBBM
‘People are disappointed with government services. They don’t feel it and the pace of development of projects that they haven’t felt yet is too slow.’
Daily Tribune‘People are disappointed with government services. They don’t feel it and the pace of development of projects that they haven’t felt yet is too slow.’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. — in his first public comments since the 2025 midterm elections — said Filipinos are weary of political bickering and want quicker delivery of government services.
Speaking with broadcaster Anthony Taberna on a podcast released on social media, Marcos offered his assessment of the election results.
“For me, I have two conclusions for this election. First, Filipinos got tired of politics. They are tired of politics,” Marcos said. He said his campaign message to endorsed candidates was to prioritize work over political maneuvering.
“They are right. That’s what we should be doing. It’s good that the election is over. Enough of politics. Let’s work — let’s do everything that needs to be done,” said the President.
Marcos also said the public is dissatisfied with the pace of government projects.
“People are disappointed with government services. They don’t feel it and the pace of development of projects that they haven’t felt yet is too slow,” Marcos said.
He acknowledged the administration’s slow progress on large-scale projects and said changes in implementation are necessary.
“I said we need to change this. So I looked at the big, difficult projects that will have a long-term effect, that’s what we’ll work on,” said Marcos, as he cited infrastructure, tourism, and health as priority sectors, but admitted that large projects like the Metro Manila Subway face significant delays.
“Even if — even if it’s super efficient, no problem, right, no — no problem, it really takes a long time. Think about the subway, you have to dig it up for the train to pass through. That takes a long time. I’ll finish it, I’m done. I’ve been done for a long time,” Marcos said.
The President also stressed the need to push forward with such projects, citing the urgency of addressing long-term needs.
“But I said, we have to do this. Because if we don’t do it, then what? We’re done here. We have to do something new. What I have in mind is a good saying, if not us, who? If not now, when? We have to do it,” Marcos said.
He also recognized the need to address “smaller things” that impact daily life, such as traffic and long lines on public transportation.
“Yes. We all concentrated, the Cabinet, everyone, I’m saying, these are the important things. We need to — we need to start this and even though we’re not here anymore, it’s already in a state where it’s continuing. We really need to finish it. That’s what’s on my mind,” the President said.