Marcos emphasizes ‘whole-of-government’ approach to support Filipinos
February 6, 2025: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during a press briefing in Malacañang. INQUIRER file photo / MARIANNE BERMUDEZ
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday stressed the importance of a “whole-of-government” approach in addressing Filipinos’ needs.
Marcos made the pronouncement during the launch of the ‘Trabaho at Serbisyong Pangkalusugan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair in Dasmariñas Cavite.
In his speech, Marcos noted that the job fair is a pivotal part of the government’s “whole-of-government” approach to assisting Filipinos.
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“Alam niyo po ang nangyari po sa ating pamahalaan ngayon, ang aming ginagawa ay kinilala kaagad namin na hindi siguro kaya ng isang departamento lamang ang problema na hinaharap ng taong-bayan,” said Marcos.
(You know what happened to our government today. What we are doing is immediately recognizing that perhaps one department alone cannot handle the problems faced by the people.)
“Kaya’t ang tawag po namin diyan ay [whole]-of-government approach. Lahat po ng buong gobyerno ay pinagsasama-sama namin,” he added.
(That’s why we call it a [whole]-of-government approach. We are bringing together the entire government.)
He then vowed that the government would continue to provide for and support Filipinos in need.
The job fair led by the Department of Labor and Employment offered 3,600 job vacancies from 41 employers, comprising 38 local and three overseas companies.
It also featured a one-stop shop for employment pre-screening and advisory services provided by various national government agencies.
Government assistance was also provided to beneficiaries, as well as a two-part medical mission by the Department of Health which offered screening laboratory services, X-rays, consultations, vaccinations and other services.
