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.
President asks governor to expose irregularities in govt 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.
President asks governor to expose irregularities in govt projects
"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., This news data comes from:http://erlvyiwan.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.
- Israel flattens high-rise as it tells Gaza City residents to flee
- 17 House lawmakers press Marcos administration to raise WPS issue to UN
- Bonoan freezes DPWH travel passes
- Comelec upholds cancelation of Duterte Youth registration
- Marcos willing to submit to a lifestyle check
- Search for survivors after Afghan earthquake kills 800
- 15 drug war victims cleared to join Duterte's ICC case
- Supreme Court: It’s work as usual in judiciary
- SEARCH WARRANT
- Pump prices go up
