President Marcos to Form Independent Commission to Investigate Widespread Corruption

President's Stance on Corruption

• 💡 President Bongbong Marcos expressed his fury over the detrimental impact of widespread corruption on Filipinos, particularly concerning flood control projects.
• 🎯 He emphasized that nobody will be spared from investigations, including allies and relatives, stating that Filipino citizens are the most important.

Formation of Independent Commission

• 🔑 President Marcos announced the upcoming formation of an independent commission to investigate anomalies in flood control projects.
• 👥 The commission will consist of three members, none of whom will be from the government, to ensure impartiality.
• 🛠️ Key members will include a lawyer or justice, an investigator, and a forensic accountant.

Commission's Authority and Process

• 🚀 The commission will be granted all necessary powers to investigate "anything and anyone," including members of Congress, to prevent perceptions of protection.
• 🤝 It can request assistance from government agencies like the NBI for investigations and COA for information.
• ✅ The commission's role is recommendatory, providing findings and suggesting whether cases should be filed with the DOJ or Ombudsman.

Uncovering Anomalies and Public Feedback

• 🔍 Marcos personally uncovered "ghost" flood control projects in Bulacan that were fully paid but non-existent, and others that were substandard.
• 💬 The "Sumbong sa Pangulo" website has proven highly effective, receiving over 12,000 reports on various issues, not limited to flood control, indicating public engagement.

Addressing Deep-Seated Corruption

• ⚠️ The President described the corruption as deep-seated and having worsened over decades, noting that sometimes only 30% of project funds remain.
• 😡 He expressed anger at those who exploit hardworking Filipinos for personal gain, but affirmed his commitment to addressing the issues as president.