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President Marcos: Abuse of power, greed must come to an end
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the League of Vice Governors of the Philippines (LVGP) to reform the government and end "unscrupulous abuse of power and greed."
He stated that Filipinos are "exhausted, disappointed and angry" due to systemic dysfunction and unfulfilled promises.
The President emphasized that government officials should confront public anger with concrete solutions to combat corruption.
Marcos highlighted that public officials are aware of the issues and the necessary corrections needed to address long-standing systemic ills.
He stressed that reforming the government is essential to regain the trust of the people.
Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro also asserted that President Marcos himself initiated the investigation into flood control project anomalies amidst allegations linking him to the scandal.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called upon local chief executives to assist in eradicating corruption at the local level as his administration investigates irregularities in flood control projects.
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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.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that resignation is insufficient to absolve individuals from accountability for damages caused by government projects, especially when actual harm to people's lives is involved.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured foreign aid and loan providers that the Philippines will not tolerate the wastage of public funds, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for "measurement without action."
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stated that corruption cases, particularly those related to infrastructure spending, require solid evidence to prevent dismissals and ensure successful prosecutions.
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