Inexperience? ‘I am a strict leader’, Pacquiao says

Manny Pacquiao answers a question from a panelist at KBP’s “2022 Presidential Candidates Forum.” Screengrab from KBP livestream

MANILA, Philippines — “I am a strict leader,” Sen. Manny Pacquiao said on Friday in response to critics who accused him of lacking the experience and capability to serve as president of the country.

During the “2022 Presidential Candidates Forum” led by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), a panelist, citing critics, said that a good intention to serve is not enough to solve the country’s problems.

“Alam nyo po strikto po ako sa pamumuno, maglalagay po tayo ng tao sa bawat ahensya ng ating gobyerno na mapagkatiwalaan, honest, tapat sa pag serbisyo at may kakayahan,” Pacquiao said.

(I am strict when it comes to governance. I will put people in government agencies who are trustworthy, honest, and capable of public service.)

Pacquiao said he also has his “22-rounds agenda” which he will push should he be elected as president.

In the said 22-rounds agenda, among Pacquiao’s priorities are housing, education, social amelioration and agriculture, livelihood, and transportation.

“’Yun po ang priority natin palagi at hindi lamang po yan, yung sustainable livelhood importante din po yan para makakain sila sa araw araw,” Pacquiao said.

(That is our priority as well as sustainable livelihood, so our countrymen have something to eat every day.)

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