Pimentel said announcing a total POGO ban during the SONA would be a good political move for Marcos.
However, he was quick to clarify that it is merely his opinion as he is not the President’s political adviser.
“Yes, he might surprise us. The President’s approval rating will kick up when he announces in his SONA that he’s now banning completely all POGO activities in the Philippines,” Pimentel said in an interview with dzBB. “That is a very good political move.”
He added that, if he is the president, he would also keep the move secret.
This story is from the July 15, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.
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