Cebu Vice Gov. Glenn Soco (left) and Gov. Pamela Baricuatro. File photos
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s top officials on Monday, July 27, welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), particularly his proposed tax relief and economic assistance measures aimed at cushioning rising fuel and commodity prices triggered by the Middle East conflict.
Gov. Pamela Baricuatro said the President’s priorities closely align with Cebu’s own programs and the needs of Cebuanos.
“Several points were raised by President Bongbong Marcos in his fifth State of the Nation Address, and I welcome them as they align with our priorities in Cebu and the needs on the ground, including those affecting Cebuanos,” she said.
Baricuatro welcomed plans to expand tax exemptions for workers and remove system loss charges from electricity bills, saying both measures would help ease household expenses.
