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Marcos says anti-corruption drive among gov’t’s top priorities
Speaking during a joint press conference with visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Malacañang, Marcos said corruption weakens government's ability to deliver programs and projects for the public.
“The fight against corruption in the Philippines is as serious as it can get,” Marcos said.
“Every government, every entity, every business entity, every government feels the corrosive influence of corruption… This completely changes the way government can work. It limits governments to such an extent that many of the things that are wished for, that are necessary as services to the people, government is unable to deliver.”
Marcos said his administration's anti-corruption campaign required sweeping reforms to dismantle abusive practices that had become embedded in parts of government.
“There was no way to do it easily or painlessly. We had to turn everything on its head to make very, very clear that these abusive practices that we had to suffer from before will no longer be allowed,” he said.
The President said authorities are continuing efforts to uncover how irregularities developed within government systems and to hold accountable those responsible.
“We have to discover that, so we don't go and do it again and make the same mistakes,” he said. “Those who are found to be part of this system of corruption, they will be punished and they will provide restitution to the Filipino people,” he said.
Earlier this year, Marcos ordered a comprehensive audit and inspection of flood control projects nationwide after questions were raised over billions of pesos spent on infrastructure that allegedly failed to mitigate flooding in several areas.
Government agencies have since filed administrative and criminal complaints against several individuals linked to allegedly anomalous infrastructure projects, while hundreds of flood control projects remain under review.
Marcos said corruption involving public funds is particularly unacceptable because it directly affects ordinary Filipinos.
“What they have taken is not my money or your money or a company's money. It's the money for the people,” he said.
“That is the worst sin of all, as far as I'm concerned.”
The President added ensuring accountability remains essential to restoring public trust and improving government services.
“There could not be a more serious subject in the discussions in my government,” he said. (PNA)
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