Better, smarter infrastructure needed to boost economy – Robredo

“The point is not about building more, but about building better, making sure that quality is assured, corruption is eliminated and the infrastructure we build actually contributes towards making the lives of the poorest and most vulnerable better,” Robredo said during the presidentiables’ forum at the Philippine Business Conference and Expo yesterday.

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MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo yesterday vowed to implement a “better and smarter” infrastructure program that will prioritize projects that will have high impact on Filipinos.

“The point is not about building more, but about building better, making sure that quality is assured, corruption is eliminated and the infrastructure we build actually contributes towards making the lives of the poorest and most vulnerable better,” Robredo said during the presidentiables’ forum at the Philippine Business Conference and Expo yesterday.

“Our government will prioritize feasible and strategic projects that provide high impact for the Filipino people. This means shifting away from the failed car-centric public budgeting,” she added.

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