Pres. Aquino Expects Filipinos to Choose New Leader who Adheres ‘Daang Matuwid’

President Benigno S. Aquino III said Tuesday he is confident that the Filipino people will choose a new leader who will continue the “righteous path” that he championed when he ran for office five years ago.

Speaking during the inauguration of the Lullutan Bridge here, the President credited the Filipino people for bringing about change in the country.

“Kayo ang aking mga Boss; kayo ang sambayanang Pilipino na aking pinaglilingkuran; kayo po ang gumawa ng pagbabago. Kayo po ang naging susi para sa transpormasyong tinatamasa na natin ngayon. Binigyan po ninyo ako ng mandato, at sabay-sabay po nating nakikita ang positibong bunga ng lahat ng ating pinagsikapan,” he told his audience.

He noted that if the people are pleased with the country’s transformation, then they must continue supporting good governance.

Addressing the frequently asked question on who would pursue the reforms he has begun once he leaves office, the President said he believes that the people would continue building the nation.

“Mga Boss, bilib ako sa inyo. Kayo ang magpapatuloy nito, at alam kong hindi kayo magpapa-bola sa mga nagprepresentang kakampi natin, pero klaro namang doble-kara,” he noted.

“Tiwala akong marunong tumanaw ang Pilipino sa nakaraan, nang hindi na maulit pa ang mga naging kamalian noon, at sa gayon ay marating natin ang nais nating patunguhan.”

In his remaining 450 days in office, he said he is more determined to continue pushing for national development.

“Bilang inyong Pangulo, tunay pong pribilehiyo ko na paglingkuran ang sambayanan. Sa patnubay at pagmamahal ng Panginoon, at sa matibay ninyong suporta, sigurado akong walang anumang pagsubok ang di natin kayang lagpasan,” President Aquino said. (PNA) RMA/PND/EDS