SENATOR Juan Edgardo Angara expects to hear the details of the administration’s  plans for learning and economic recovery when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his first State of the Nation Address.

Angara said education took a hit when face-to-face classes were suspended in 2020, which led to the closure of many schools, some permanently.

“Kung paano mapapaganda ang serbisyo ng pamahalaan pagdating sa kalusugan, sa edukasyon, paano makalikha ng trabaho  — ‘yan ang gustong marinig ng ating mga kababayan sa darating na SONA ni President BBM,” Angara said.

The lawmaker added that he is particularly interested in knowing the specifics of the President’s plan to work hand-in-hand with the private sector.

“Ito po ang unang SONA ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos at marami ang natuwa sa kanyang inaugural speech nung sinabi niyang gusto niyang makitang maging partner ng pribadong sektor ang gobyerno,” Angara said.

“Kaya maraming naghihintay kung paano niyang maisasakatuparan itong tema o pilosopiya niya at mabigyan ng pag-asa ang ating mga kababayan dito sa darating na anim na taon,” Angara added.

While many businesses have resumed operations, a lot more are still unable to resume due to the losses incurred over the two year period.

“Maganda ang sinabi ni Presidente Marcos na gusto niya marealize ang potential ng ating bansa. Yung gobyerno ay partner ng pribadong sektor. Katulong ng negosyante ang gobyerno. Gagawing mas madali imbes na pahihirapan ang kanilang buhay,” Angara said.

He expressed hope that the government will help students, farmers and those who are in dire need of assistance.