NEWLY-APPOINTED Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go vowed to translate government policies into ‘real, tangible progress that every Filipino can feel,’ as he formally took the helm of the Department of Finance (DOF).
In a statement, the DOF said Go’s entry into the Finance department comes at a crucial time when Filipinos are in the process of rebuilding and relying on the government for action.
‘We find ourselves at a very challenging moment. Many of our fellow Filipinos need our help to rebuild and to look for solutions, accountability, and hope,’ Go said in his speech during the turnover ceremony.
‘With this comes a profound responsibility to steer the Philippine economy towards greater heights while ensuring that the government delivers on its promises,’ he added.
The Filipino people, Go said, deserve no less as every commitment the government makes must translate into real, tangible progress that every ordinary Filipino can feel. ‘I am confident that together we can meet these challenges.’
Go urged the men and women of the DOF to share their ideas, specifically actionable ideas, and speak freely, candidly and boldly.
‘As Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto said, challenge me or us whenever necessary so that we can arrive at the best solutions,’ Go said.
Go said he and former Finance Secretary Recto agree on almost everything. ‘I’m struggling to think of a moment where we had a difference in opinion-in what needs to be done or what the strategy is.’
The new Finance chief called on the DOF to recommit themselves to serving not just the institution, but more importantly, the people.
‘Our mandate is bigger than any one individual. We are here to take action, improve lives, and make a difference through a government that is responsive and efficient,’ Go added.
‘We are here to take action, improve lives, and make a difference through a government that is responsive and efficient,’ Go said.
Prior to assuming his role as Finance Secretary, Go served as Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs.
Go also headed the Economic Development Committee, supervising and monitoring developments in key government agencies.
Go also led several business ventures where he served as chairman, vice-chairman, president, CEO, and director of six listed companies and a number of corporations.
His experience spans 35 years across various industries including media, retail, real estate, food, banking, finance, airline, airport, petrochemicals, gaming and power.