Noynoy dared to reveal plans on resolving unemployment 02/25/2012

Noynoy dared to reveal plans on resolving unemployment

02/25/2012
Zambales Rep. Ma. Milagros “Mitos” Magsaysay yesterday challenged Malacañang to back up its big talk of plans and progress with concrete action in the wake of an SWS survey showing over 10 million Filipinos are affected by unemployment with the number steadily increasing to 24 percent in December 2011 from 20.2 percent in previous polls.

“The government keeps the people’s hopes up with talks of partnerships, investments and so forth but, so far, since their administration has taken charge, all of these have just been sound bytes,” Magsaysay said. “Contrary to what they say, investors and foreign businesses are threatening to pack up their bags because this government is failing to address their concerns about their expenditures.”

“The cost of doing business in the country remains high as compared to our other Asian neighbors,” the solon added. “So, it comes as a no brainer to some that it might be more practical to move their operations elsewhere.”.... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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