DAP Issue Will Not Affect PNoy’s Legacy, says Palace Official

Manila (PNA) — The Palace has expressed confidence that the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) issue would not affect the President’s legacy when he steps down from power in 2016.

“Confident naman po tayong makikita doon sa mga ginagawa ng Pangulo ang kanyang pagpupursige to leave this country in a better state in 2016,” Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a press briefing in Malacañang on Friday.

Observers have said that some of the President’s adversaries are using the DAP issue to discredit him and make light of his accomplishments.

Valte said many Filipinos more or less understand the program but the issue could not be discussed any further due to the motion for reconsideration that is pending with the Supreme Court.

“Hihintayin na lang po natin iyong magiging desisyon ng Korte Suprema at malinaw naman pong sinabi ng Pangulo na kung anuman iyon ay government will abide by it,” she said.

In his recent speeches, the President said the people have benefited from the DAP through the implementation of different government projects, that even the Supreme Court has acknowledged that the program has helped the country economically. (PNA) LAM/PND/AS/UTB