Pre-Sona forum series to discuss gov’t gains

Amid the public furor over rising prices of goods and a growing concern over the spate of killings in the country, the Cabinet has organized a series of forum in July to discuss the accomplishments of the Duterte administration.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the fora, dubbed “Tatak ng Pagbabago,” is a pre-State of the Nation 2018 campaign, which will allow the six Cabinets clusters “to discuss their respective policies, programs and projects” and “what they mean for the future of every Filipino.”

Roque said Finance Secretary Carlos “Sonny” Dominguez III and Public Works Secretary Mark Villar will discuss the economic and infrastructure development under the administration in a forum called ”Tatak ng Pag-unlad.”

“Tatak ng Malasakit at Pagkakaisa” would follow on July 11 with Interior Secretary Eduardo Año and Social Welfare Development acting Secretary Virginia Orogo as the resource speakers. The two Cabinet members would also discuss participatory governance.

The last forum, “Tatak ng Katatagan,” scheduled on July 18 will tackle climate change adaptation and mitigation with Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana as speakers.

The fora will be held the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to deliver his third State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 23. Carol Balita, INQUIRER.net trainee /ee