Unveiling Marcos' Critique of Alleged Corruption: Over 12,000 Complaints Registered in "Report to the President"
Investigation into Decades-Long Corruption in Infrastructure Projects Announced
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced the creation of an independent commission to probe anomalies in Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects, following mounting concerns over corruption in government infrastructure projects.
The commission will delve into the evolution of corruption in infrastructure projects over several decades. This move comes in the wake of numerous complaints logged on the Sumbong sa Pangulo website, a platform launched to allow citizens to report corruption in government infrastructure projects.
The Sumbong sa Pangulo website, accessible at https://sumbongsapangulo.ph, has received over 12,000 complaints in less than a month. The complaints include reports of ghost and substandard flood control projects, as well as poorly built and overpriced roads and highways.
President Marcos has expressed shock at the extent of corruption in public works, stating that it was not the case when he was governor of Ilocos Norte. However, he has also lamented the current state of government, stating that it has become "shameless". He has further stated that money is being pocketed openly in government infrastructure projects, and that there is "garapalan" or shameless corruption in these projects.
Critics have noted the Marcos family's own history with public works kickbacks. Human rights lawyer Ruben Carranza recalled testimony from former public works secretary Baltazar Aquino, who revealed that Ferdinand Marcos Sr. received 15% commissions from Japanese construction firms on public works contracts, including flood control projects from 1973 to 1977.
While the identities of individuals accused of corruption related to infrastructure projects during Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s presidency are not specifically detailed in the provided search results, legal action is promised against those found responsible for the anomalies in DPWH projects.
President Marcos' inspections in Bulacan validated some of the citizen-filed complaints, but there have been difficulties in accessing the Sumbong sa Pangulo website. Despite these issues, the website has been functioning smoothly as of late, allowing citizens to continue reporting corruption in government infrastructure projects.
The President's statements and the establishment of the independent commission indicate a commitment to addressing the widespread corruption in government infrastructure projects under the current administration. The commission's findings and subsequent actions will be closely watched as the nation strives for transparency and accountability in its public works projects.
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