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Cayetano urges politicians to unite on economy ahead of 2028
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has called on the country's political leadership to set aside partisan divisions and focus on addressing the Philippines' mounting economic challenges. He warned that continued political infighting is worsening the nation's financial difficulties.
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MANILA — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday appealed to fellow lawmakers to prioritize solving the country's economic problems over political positioning ahead of the 2028 elections.
Cayetano made the remarks during a Facebook live session, emphasizing that factional disputes between political camps are hampering efforts to tackle the nation's fiscal struggles. He argued that the timing of the upcoming presidential race should not prevent legislators from collaborating on immediate economic relief measures.
The senator's call reflects growing concerns among some lawmakers about the impact of prolonged political divisions on the government's ability to respond to inflation, unemployment, and other pressing economic issues affecting Filipino households.
Cayetano's appeal comes as the Marcos administration faces mounting pressure to demonstrate concrete results on its economic agenda amid public concerns about the rising cost of living and stagnant wage growth.