President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has vowed to improve infrastructure projects in the Philippines to bring development in remote areas of the country.

“I’ve said it before, uulitin ko na.  We will build, and we will build better, we will build more!” President Marcos stressed in his message Tuesday at his meeting with the Filipino community during his State Visit to Brunei Darussalam.

President Marcos is in Brunei for a state visit.  Afterwards, he will proceed to a working visit in Singapore.

In his message, President Marcos aims to widen the focus of infrastructure development in the country to allow growth in far-flung  municipalities and transport of goods  and services to underdeveloped areas through the construction of  roads, bridges and efficient means  of transportation.

He mentioned the expansion of  railway service, improvement in connectivity and greater access to means of communication so that  no part of the Philippines is outside of reach. 

“Infrastructure will remain  a very high priority as it helps drive growth  and employment,” President Marcos said.

“I  am also committed to shifting to renewable sources of energy. Kagaya po ng aking nabanggit, ito’y gagamit po tayo ng wind power, ‘yung mga windmill, ‘yung geothermal, ‘yung biomass, wave power, hydroelectric power generation para  magkaroon naman tayo ng mabilis na pagbalik ng ating kuryente pagkatapos ng kalamidad, pagka may bagyo, pag may lindol, may baha.  At para naman mabawasan ang maging casualty natin kapag mayroon ganyang mga   pangyayari,” he added. 

In January, President Marcos launched the “Bagong Pilipinas”,  a powerful and unifying framework of ideas,  values, and beliefs that aims to inspire the nation to come together and strive in earnest  towards elevating the Philippines to new heights.

“I encourage every Filipino to look beyond differences and to work harmoniously to build  a nation that not  only meets our  current challenges, but also envisions and shapes  a more promising future for all its citizens,” he said.