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‘Kalma lang muli’: With no one jailed for corruption yet, Palace asks for patience
Malacañang is urging the public to remain calm amid calls for the swift prosecution of corrupt officials implicated in anomalous flood control projects.
A recent OCTA Research Group survey revealed that 68 percent of respondents want accountability for those involved in the misuse of billions of pesos for ghost or substandard projects.
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro advised patience, emphasizing that filing cases with insufficient evidence would be counterproductive.
She stressed that building a strong case takes time and rushing legal proceedings could lead to dismissals.
Castro reiterated the President's commitment to hold the responsible accountable and assured that the current revelations of anomalies are proceeding as quickly as possible.
Malacañang also appealed for trust in the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), which is expected to file cases within four weeks of its creation.
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A recent OCTA Research survey indicates that a majority of Filipinos are outraged by corruption in government, especially concerning flood control projects, with 60% of respondents expressing anger or outrage.
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Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo urged the Senate and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to conduct public hearings on anomalies within flood control projects to ensure accountability and public trust.
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The Sumbong sa Pangulo website has received 19,729 reports regarding flood-control and infrastructure projects since its launch on August 11.
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Incoming Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla aims to file corruption cases related to flood control projects before the Sandiganbayan by November.
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Malacañang stated that there is no need to abolish the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) despite the appointment of a new Ombudsman, asserting that both bodies have distinct roles.
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