The Daily Tribune
Bongbong targets ‘big fish’
in anti-corruption drive
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. vowed to target the "big fish" behind decades of corruption in government infrastructure projects.
In his BBM podcast, Marcos emphasized his administration's determination to root out influential individuals profiting from corrupt practices.
He described these figures as the key players perpetuating the corrupt system, stating that real change will only happen when they are removed.
Marcos stressed the need to dismantle the system by removing these players, regardless of their status, to ensure smooth operations.
The President expressed shock and anger over the scale of irregularities, particularly in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), vowing that those responsible will face the full force of the law.
His administration is also drafting an executive order to create an independent commission to investigate corruption in DPWH projects.
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