Governors urged to expose irregularities in gov't projects

President Marcos has called on provincial governors to actively expose irregularities in government projects while also adopting programs that will ease the financial burden on Filipino families.

-  ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

Marcos said this following his disclosure of anomalous and “ghost” flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which are now the subject of investigation.

In his speech at the oath-taking of the newly elected officers of the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) in Malacañan on Wednesday, Sept. 3, the President stressed that governors must serve with integrity as frontliners of public service.

"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)," he said. "Now, more than ever, the Philippines needs your leadership to end long-standing wrong practices." President Marcos told the governors to serve as "conscience" and confront critical challenges to build a better future for all Filipinos.

"The fight has just begun, and we have a long journey ahead," he said.

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