Manila Bulletin
Duterte cites moves on curbing corruption
President Rodrigo Duterte acknowledged that eradicating corruption entirely takes time but asserted that his administration has made headway in addressing it.
Duterte expressed frustration with Senator Manny Pacquiao's claim that corruption has worsened under his leadership, stating that he has been trying his best to curb it.
The President highlighted his administration's progress by mentioning the dismissal and termination of officials, particularly in the Bureau of Customs and the Bureau of Immigration, due to corruption allegations and involvement in schemes like the "pastillas" scam.
He also reiterated his annoyance with the "laglag bala scam," where Filipinos were allegedly framed at the airport.
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