Marcos Blames Duterte for Inaction on Flood Control Anomalies

President Marcos has blamed former President Duterte for inaction regarding anomalies in flood control projects, stating that the corruption probe is far from over. Marcos dismissed calls for his ouster over the slow pace of the investigation as 'nonsense'.

5 Jul, 04:38 — 5 Jul, 18:51

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Why this matters

Corruption in public works, particularly flood control, has significant implications for public safety and infrastructure integrity in the Philippines, a country prone to severe flooding. Calls for a president's ouster, even if dismissed, indicate significant public discontent and scrutiny over government accountability and justice.

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What sources agree on

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. dismissed calls for his ouster
The ouster calls are linked to allegations of "selective justice" and unresolved corruption cases
The corruption cases are related to flood control projects
Marcos stated the investigation into flood control corruption is ongoing

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President Marcos dismissed ouster calls as "nonsense"

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The ouster calls are due to allegedly "selective justice" and unresolved corruption cases

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Marcos stated that the flood control corruption probe is "far from done"

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Marcos noted, "the more we look, the more we find" regarding the corruption probe

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RapplerMostly Factual1d ago

Marcos: Flood control corruption probe far from done

'Unfortunately, the more we look, the more we find,' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says

By Bea Cupin

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inquirerMostly Factual20h ago