UNLESS President Benigno Aquino 3rd is able to address social problems the country is facing, he should not expect the $2.3-billion investment pledge from Europe to materialize, a lawmaker said on Sunday.

“No investor would [put in money] in a country with serious peace and order issues,” opposition Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito pointed out.

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