MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged governors to actively expose any irregularities in government projects amid the mounting controversies on flood control projects.
In his speech during the oath-taking of the newly elected officers of the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) in Malacañang, the President said that public funds were meant for the welfare of the nation and not for personal gain.
"That is why I urge you: Serve the people with utmost honesty; ensure that national and provincial projects are in order; and expose any wrongdoing you discover," Marcos told governors.
President asks governor to expose irregularities in govt projects, This news data comes from:http://jyxingfa.com
"Now, more than ever, the Philippines needs your leadership to end long-standing wrong practices," he added.
Marcos made the call following his exposure of irregularities in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) flood control projects, which prompted a thorough investigation into the matter.
The President expressed outrage upon seeing some "ghost" flood mitigation projects, warning that the private contractors involved would be blacklisted and could face charges of economic sabotage.
- Marcos says commission on DPWH anomalies to be finalized 'very soon,' mum on Magalong participation
- Ukraine's children start new school year in underground classrooms to avoid Russian bombs
- DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas
- Anutin elected as Thailand's new prime minister
- Govt preparations for WorldSkills PH hosting go 'full blast'
- Japan govt seeks to triple spending on drones
- House probe tackles flood control corruption: Lawmakers disclose conflicts of interest
- Putin vows not to back down in Ukraine
- Pope meets with Chagos refugees and delivers message about rights of the weak against the powerful
- Marcos confers diplomatic merit award on two ambassadors
