President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks to the media following the distribution of assistance to farmers, fisherfolk and families in General Santos City on Friday, May 10, 2024. The President said he has not received any reports that some police officials were planning to oust him from power. The President also called former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) investigation agent Jonathan Morales a 'professional liar' as he downplays the alleged PDEA report linking him to illegal drug use.
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00:00 What can President Marcos contribute that will be significant and symbolic to Region 12, especially to the City of Chapel?
00:22 We have many plans and we are just facing a crisis due to the pandemic. But the development is good because the government will continue to develop infrastructure.
00:49 It's a good method for us to do this because if we open all the places, the economic situation will be better.
01:01 We will continue with the plan of the Philippines, the social development plan, the infrastructure. Especially here, because many of you are in infrastructure, we will open more places so we can feel that there will be more jobs and more income.
01:26 And also our fishermen because they are having a hard time. But the long-term plan is to help them in providing food, assistance, and food supplies.
01:46 And also the machinery for processing rice, corn, and all. You have food storage because the fishing industry is flourishing. We invest in success.
02:06 The government is very successful in doing this. That's where we will invest in the national government.
02:17 Are you doing a destabilization from the anti-rats? Do you see a need for loyalty checks?
02:37 We are loyal to our police officers. We don't see any police officers who are not loyal. We are loyal teachers.
