Marcos vows tangible results by 2028 as he marks 3rd year in office

As he marks his third year in office on Tuesday, June 30, President Marcos is keeping his eye firmly on the future, vowing to deliver real, measurable change to the lives of ordinary Filipinos by the time he steps down in 2028.

- By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

After the unfavorable result of the 2025 elections, the President had one realization: the people detest politics.

With this in mind, he ordered his Cabinet to focus on serving the public and even started a Cabinet shakeup— which led to movements and replacements of some officials— to satisfy the needs of Filipinos.

“So, I absolutely insist that in 2028, when I leave this office, there are significant and tangible changes for the better in the life of each Filipino,” Marcos said in his most recent podcast.

“The worst thing that can happen is umupo ka doon sa posisyon mo, na nagsilbi ka, umalis ka, walang pinagbago (You assume the position and leave but nothing changed)," he added.

The President's halfway mark comes with mixed challenges and milestones. His administration's vision of a "Bagong Pilipinas" has been tested by global economic pressures, domestic demands for reform, and geopolitical flashpoints abroad. But for Marcos, the past three years have been about laying foundations for infrastructure, digital transformation, food security, and social protection.

Infrastructure and transport Among the President's most visible legacies so far is his infrastructure push. Flagship Build Better More projects continue to rise, while mass transit reformsincluding train ride discounts, expanded services, and the rollout of subway and railway projects-aim to ease urban congestion.