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.
President asks governor to expose irregularities in govt projects
"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.
"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., This news data comes from:http://052298.com
- DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
- Pag-IBIG: More than 25k register for socialized housing units under Expanded 4PH
- Globe partners with unconnected.org to provide remote schools with sustainable internet connectivity
- Public Works Chief Vince Dizon demands courtesy resignations to 'clean house'
- Comelec defers BARMM district reconstitution
- Berlin urges Israel to 'immediately' improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza
- Sara’s claims that corruption probe could be done in one day 'absolutely preposterous' – Palace
- Marcos orders lifestyle checks on all government officials amid flood control probe
- Indonesia hosts annual US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific allies
- Lacson: DPWH exec sought ‘insertions’
