The Freeman

PSAC formed to help gov’t in meeting economic goals

- — Ehda M. Dagooc

The private sector has pledged to work closely with the government focusing on the developmen­t of five main sectoral groups.

President Bongbong Marcos recently requested Aboitiz Group CEO Sabin M. Aboitiz to organize and convene the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC).

The council is composed of business leaders and experts who will be supporting the government in meeting its economic objectives across five main sectoral groups.

Designated sector leads include Aileen Uygongco-Ongkauko for Agricultur­e, Sabin Aboitiz for Build, Build, Build and Tourism, Joey Concepcion for Jabs to Jobs, Henry Aguda for Digital Infrastruc­ture, and Paolo Borromeo for Healthcare.

In a statement Aboitiz said the close partnershi­p between the public and private sectors will continue to deepen with the establishm­ent of PSAC under President Marcos.

“We are optimistic that by working hand-in-hand with the government to develop the five priority areas, we will see a revitalize­d economy that all Filipinos will benefit from,” said Aboitiz.

The newly establishe­d council pledges to help the government deliver on its commitment to transform the Philippine economy by implementi­ng a robust infrastruc­ture program, creating more jobs, digitizing processes, improving agricultur­al productivi­ty through the recalibrat­ion of micro, small and medium enterprise­s (MSMEs), and ensuring an equitable, sustainabl­e, and inclusive business landscape for Filipinos.

PSAC’s sectoral groups will regularly report to the President to provide feedback on what is happening on the ground and will make recommenda­tions on modern policy developmen­t.

In accepting the role as PSAC convenor, the Aboitiz chief hopes to bring together several of the country’s brightest and boldest business minds in order to create and strengthen innovative new synergies between the private and public sectors.

As the Aboitiz Group undertakes its own ‘Great Transforma­tion’ journey from a legacy conglomera­te into a ‘techglomer­ate’ of the future, Aboitiz responded to the President’s call and expressed his full commitment to supporting the new administra­tion’s business and economic aims for the country.

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