President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s inaugural address drew positive reactions from various sectors in Central Luzon, describing it as simple, direct to the point and clearly reflecting the Filipinos’ longing for change, especially in dealing with crimes, illegal drugs and corruption.

Most people in the region were glued to various platforms on Thursday to listen, watch and follow the 16th President of the country as he outlined his administration’s plans, with his first directive to the members of his cabinet to stamp out red tape in all government transactions.

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