MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged governors to actively expose any irregularities in government projects amid the mounting controversies on flood control projects.
In his speech during the oath-taking of the newly elected officers of the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) in Malacañang, the President said that public funds were meant for the welfare of the nation and not for personal gain.
"That is why I urge you: Serve the people with utmost honesty; ensure that national and provincial projects are in order; and expose any wrongdoing you discover," Marcos told governors.
President asks governor to expose irregularities in govt projects
"Now, more than ever, the Philippines needs your leadership to end long-standing wrong practices," he added.
President asks governor to expose irregularities in govt projects, This news data comes from:http://ftvoj.ycyzqzxyh.com
Marcos made the call following his exposure of irregularities in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) flood control projects, which prompted a thorough investigation into the matter.
The President expressed outrage upon seeing some "ghost" flood mitigation projects, warning that the private contractors involved would be blacklisted and could face charges of economic sabotage.
- Iran says open to US nuclear talks, rejects missile curbs
- SSS hails Marcos, Recto for initiating pension reforms, including one to be rolled out in Sept
- UN force in Lebanon slams Israeli drone attack on peacekeepers
- Sarah Discaya grilled by Senate over alleged DPWH links
- BuCor chief calls for major reforms
- Nepal to block unregistered social media platforms – govt
- Customs preparing report on Discayas’ 28 luxury cars
- Sri Lanka ex-president Wickremesinghe hospitalized after arrest
- NKorea's Kim tells Xi hopes to 'steadily develop' ties – KCNA
- Trough of LPA, ‘habagat’ will bring rain showers, thunderstorms across PH
