Rep. Richard Gomez expresses support for Maharlika Fund

Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez.

TACLOBAN CITY — Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez has expressed support for the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), saying it’s for the country’s good.

Gomez, representing the province’s fourth district, however, admitted that the measure still needs some “fine-tuning” to make it more acceptable to the public.

“The proposed bill must be thoroughly studied. If there’s no problem anymore, then I will give my affirmation to it,” he said.

The Leyte lawmaker said Congress listens to the clamor of the public, citing the decision to drop the pension funds from the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) as sources of funding for the Sovereign Wealth Fund amid public outcry.

“It’s not a perfect bill. Whatever people dislike shall be immediately removed,” Gomez said.

He said the proposed measure has a good purpose and will benefit the country and its people in the long run.

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