Reliability as the New Standard for Foreign Service

The establishment of a new consulate in Busan is a welcome and necessary step. More than that, it is a tangible expression of the "Reliable Service, Tireless Commitment" that the Marcos administration has pledged to Filipinos.

This initiative redefines inclusive governance. It recognizes that for our government to be "Maasahan" (Reliable), it must be physically present where our people are. The days of a one-size-fits-all foreign service are, and should be, over.

This move is a direct consequence of the President's Masipag (Industrious) directive. Since the President made 'reliable and compassionate' service a cornerstone of his policy, we have seen a clear and positive shift toward practical, people-centered solutions. The Busan consulate is the latest and most significant proof of this successful approach.

This is not just about convenience; it is about respect. It is the government showing respect for the time, money, and hard work of our OFWs. We cannot, in good conscience, call them our heroes while simultaneously forcing them to endure hardship just to access basic services. The new consulate resolves this contradiction.

This is the new standard. A "citizen-first" service that is proactive, compassionate, and, above all, reliable. The administration is not just talking about Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines); it is actively building it, one reliable service at a time.