MARCOS ADMINISTRATION REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO FIGHT CORRUPTION

MALACAÑANG on Friday (Canada time) reaffirmed the Marcos administration’s commitment to combat corruption, stressing that public officials involved in anomalous projects must be held accountable while ensuring that due process is observed.

During a press briefing in Vancouver, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace press Officer Claire Castro said President Marcos remains committed to pursuing accountability in government.

“Ang Pangulo naman po at ang administration na ito, ang polisiya ay managot ang dapat na managot. Dapat nating litisin ang anumang issue ng korupsyon sa ating gobyerno, sa ating bansa,” Castro said.

She emphasized that while the government is determined to investigate allegations of corruption, individuals implicated in such cases must also be afforded the opportunity to defend themselves.

“At kung kailangan na may managot, at kung kailangan naman din nilang madepensahan ang kanilang sarili, ay magagawa naman po nila,” she said.

Castro also underscored that the government remains vigilant against irregularities in public projects and transactions.

“At sa lahat po ng nagsasagawa ng mga ma-anumalyang proyekto, ang gobyerno ay hindi natutulog. Linisin natin ang bansa sa mga isyu ng korupsyon,” she said.

The Palace official said the anti-corruption campaign is one of the priorities initiated by President Marcos and expressed hope that the effort would continue beyond the current administration.

“Sinimulan na po ito ng Pangulo. Kaya sana po ay magtuloy-tuloy ito kahit ang Pangulo po ay natapos ng kanyang termino,” Castro said.

The Palace reiterated that the administration remains committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance while ensuring that investigations into alleged corruption are conducted in accordance with the rule of law.