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First Family open to lifestyle checks
Malacañang has stated that the First Family is open to a lifestyle check in response to ongoing corruption issues within the government.
This statement comes after an investigative report highlighted Ilocos Norte as a top recipient of P15.8 billion in Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) allocable funds from 2023 to 2025.
The district is represented by Ilocos Norte Representative Ferdinand Alexander "Sandro" Marcos, the eldest son of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro confirmed that Congressman Sandro Marcos is willing to undergo any form of investigation regarding the issues raised against him.
Castro added that the President has read the report by the PCIJ and that Sandro Marcos has volunteered to be investigated, requesting a schedule for this process.
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Malacañang has stated that the presidential family is open to undergoing a lifestyle check following a report that named House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos as the biggest beneficiary of pork barrel funds.
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