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.
"Now, more than ever, the Philippines needs your leadership to end long-standing wrong practices," he added.
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.
, This news data comes from:http://www.gangzhifhm.com
President asks governor to expose irregularities in govt projects
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.
- Jollibee, DepEd partner to develop quick service restaurant curriculum for senior high
- Thailand acting PM moves to dissolve parliament — party
- DILG denies allegations that PNP chief fired over firearms deal
- Sotto takes oath as Senate president
- Classes suspended in 10 Metro Manila cities due to rains
- Comelec delays implementation of decision disqualifying Duterte Youth Party-List
- Protesters storm Discaya office in Pasig to demand accountability for 'ghost flood control projects'
- Indonesia leader orders investigation into driver's protest death
- Repairs on Chinese ship in Bajo de Masinloc collision may take 2 months - PH Navy
- A summit and parade in China may signal a geopolitical shift
