STATEMENT Dr. Ernesto M. Pernia Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning National Economic and Development Authority Senate of the Philippines, Pasay City December 7, 2016 Honorable Senators and Congressmen, colleagues and co-workers in government, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Mr. Chairman, thank you for the honor of having me here today. I acknowledge and respect the mandate continue reading : Statement of Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia during the confirmation of his appointment