Business groups urge Marcos to act on corruption

Several business and labor groups have criticized President Marcos for the slow progress in addressing corruption scandals, urging him to take concrete actions.

In an open letter to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., six business groups and trade unions lamented the lack of criminal charges filed against contractors and public works officials allegedly involved in corruption of flood control and other infrastructure projects.

The groups highlighted that corruption has led to trillions of pesos being stolen from public funds, which burden workers, employers, and taxpayers.

They pointed out that months after the President's State of the Nation Address where he denounced corrupt officials, no criminal charges or departure orders have been filed.

Instead of decisive measures, the groups noted that the public is being offered immigration lookout bulletins and promises of future case filings, along with closed-door investigations.

They criticized the administration for going after less guilty individuals instead of the most guilty, suggesting a political motivation.