00:00The government continues to fight in the province of Sulu.
00:04This is the statement of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
00:07The Department of Budget and Management, on the other hand,
00:10is focused on talking about what will be the funds of the province.
00:14Kenneth Pacientes has the report.
00:20Progress in various places in the country.
00:22That is the statement of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
00:25in the courtesy call made by the Provincial Government of Sulu in Malacanang.
00:29According to the President,
00:30the so-called assistance has served to strengthen the government's intention
00:34to improve the situation in the province of Sulu.
00:37At the same time, the assurance of the Executive Board
00:40that the government will strive to leave no stone unturned in advancing the country
00:44towards prosperity and unity.
00:47Dialogues were held to ensure that the projects in Sulu
00:51will continue through the continued assistance of the Government of the Province.
00:55DBM Secretary Amina Pangandama also acknowledged
00:58the Supreme Court's decision to separate Sulu
01:01from the Moro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao or BARM.
01:04Subsequently, he assured that the government will strive
01:08to ensure a smooth transition of the so-called ruling
01:11while ensuring that the government services of the people of Sulu will not be affected.
01:15He also assured that the salary and benefits of local government personnel
01:20that he will receive from the local government funds will not be affected.
01:23He will continue the programs and projects in the area
01:26until the decision's finality is expected.
01:29Pangandama also assured that the government will remain supportive and ready
01:33in providing assistance to Sulu and BARM towards a peaceful Mindanao.
01:37Kenneth Paciente, for Pambansang TV, in Bagong, Philippines.
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