Manila, May 9 -- Saying there "is still much to be done," President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged voters to elect "experienced" and "bright" leaders who could help his administration realize its vision for the country and not create problems.

During the miting de avance of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas' Senate slate in Mandaluyong City, Marcos touted his administration's feats, including the recent launch of the PHP20-per-kilo rice program, saying these could be sustained if the coalition's candidates win on May 12.

"Marami na tayong mahalaga na proyekto at programang nasimulan na, kaya nararamdaman na ng ating kababayan ang mas magandang patakbo ng ating pamahalaan (We have already started many important projects and p...