Manila, June 2 -- Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Monday expressed support to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s decision to put on hold the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) rehabilitation project.

In a statement Monday, Recto said this is a clear sign of responsive and people-centered leadership.

"Ito po ang patunay na ang ating Pangulo at ang administrasyong ito ay tunay na nakikinig sa hinaing ng taumbayan. Infrastructure must serve the people -not inconvenience them (This is proof that our President and this administration are truly listening to the people. Infrastructure must serve the people -not inconvenience them)," he said.

"This will help the government build not only faster but smarter infrastructure projects for the F...