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Marcos: Corrupt officials ‘are not the face of government’
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. asserted that corrupt individuals do not represent the Philippine government, emphasizing that dedicated public servants are the true face of governance.
Speaking on the BBM Podcast, Marcos acknowledged the difficulties of government service and urged against generalizing all government employees based on the actions of corrupt officials.
He highlighted that many individuals in government make significant personal sacrifices, including time away from family and personal expenses, to serve the Filipino people.
Marcos described corrupt individuals as a 'blight' that impairs the government, rather than being typical of its operations.
The President's remarks come in the wake of the flood control controversy, where he previously criticized poorly executed or non-existent projects.
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