TAGUIWALO HONES FOR DSWD SECRETARY SEAT
Professor Judy Taguiwalo acknowledged President Rodrigo Duterte’s offer as the new Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD) secretary to be seated for six years.
Duterte is currently picking his desired members of the cabinet which he calls ‘kaliwa.’
“Ang kaliwa ay tumitindigsanakararami kaya tinatanggap ko ang pagpapahayag niya sakin na magkaroon ng pwesto,” Taguiwalo reiterated.
She emphasized that her action will be assured in every problem the department will face.
“Ang tatatakkongkatangiansagabinete ay ang pagigingmaagap at mapagkalingangserbisyo para salahat,” she said.
Taguiwalo will focus on solving corruption in the country especially on government officials.
Studies show that Philippines is losing an estimated amount of P1.2 B everyday due to corruption.
“Ang pagpuksasakorapsyon ang isasamgapangunahingbatayan ko sapakikipag-alyansasakaliwa,” she explained.
In connection to this, she will also target to fully stop pork barrel in the country.
“Laganap pa rin ang pork barrel saatinggobyerno at kailangan ng agarangsolusyonukoldito,” she told.
Moreover, she will push a bill that orders all the casino earnings to be invested in some areas on the country’s funds.
“Mayamannaman ang Pilipinas, mahirap ang mga Pilipino,” she stated.
Taguiwalo concluded that poverty’s voice in the country is historical and structural which needs to be further studied for concrete solutions.