President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said he fully understands the public’s outrage over corruption in flood control and other infrastructure projects, even admitting that if he were not the head of state, he might be out in the streets rallying alongside the people.
In a Palace briefing, President Marcos said the irregularities that have recently come to light justify the anger being expressed by Filipinos.
“You have to remember, I brought this up. And it is my interest that we find a solution to what has become a very egregious problem. And since this has been all exposed… to the general public, do you blame them for going out into the streets?” the Chief Executive said.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said he fully understands the public’s outrage over corruption in flood control and other infrastructure projects, even admitting that if he were not the head of state, he might be out in the streets rallying alongside the people.
In a Palace briefing, President Marcos said the irregularities that have recently come to light justify the anger being expressed by Filipinos.
“You have to remember, I brought this up. And it is my interest that we find a solution to what has become a very egregious problem. And since this has been all exposed… to the general public, do you blame them for going out into the streets?” the Chief Executive said.
“If I wasn’t President, I might be out in the streets with them,” the President added.
“Of course, they are enraged. Of course, they are angry. I’m angry. We should all be angry. Because what’s happening is not right,” the President continued.
President Marcos encouraged citizens to hold accountable all government officials and personnel as well as private individuals involved in anomalies, and to make those responsible answerable for their illegal actions.
“So, yes, express it. Make your feelings known to these people and make them answerable for the wrongdoings that they have done,” the President added.
“Ipaalam ninyo. Ipaalam ninyo ang sentiment. Ipaalam ninyo kung paano nila kayo sinaktan. Kung paano kayo ninakawan nitong mga ito. Ipaalam ninyo sa kanila. Sigawan ninyo. Lahat gawin ninyo, mag-demonstrate,” President Marcos continued.
The President, however, reminded that protests must remain peaceful, warning that law enforcement authorities would be duty-bound to act if demonstrations turn violent.
“Just keep it peaceful. Kasi pagka hindi na peaceful, may hirap na yan. We will have to, the police will have to do their duty to maintain peace and order,” President Marcos cautioned.
“But to show that you are enraged, to show that you are angry, to show that you are disappointed, to show that you want justice, to show that you want fairness, what’s wrong with that?” the Chief Executive emphasized.
President Marcos underscored that the government, through the newly created Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI), is determined to pursue accountability.
The President created the Commission to investigate irregularities in flood control and related projects within the last 10 years and recommend appropriate charges to the relevant agencies.
“I want to show that there is justice. I want to show that there is fairness. I want to hold these people accountable just like they do. So I don’t blame them. I don’t blame them. Not one bit,” President Marcos stressed.
“If I wasn’t President, I might be out in the streets with them,” the President added.
“Of course, they are enraged. Of course, they are angry. I’m angry. We should all be angry. Because what’s happening is not right,” the President continued.
President Marcos encouraged citizens to hold accountable all government officials and personnel as well as private individuals involved in anomalies, and to make those responsible answerable for their illegal actions.
“So, yes, express it. Make your feelings known to these people and make them answerable for the wrongdoings that they have done,” the President added.
“Ipaalam ninyo. Ipaalam ninyo ang sentiment. Ipaalam ninyo kung paano nila kayo sinaktan. Kung paano kayo ninakawan nitong mga ito. Ipaalam ninyo sa kanila. Sigawan ninyo. Lahat gawin ninyo, mag-demonstrate,” President Marcos continued.
The President, however, reminded that protests must remain peaceful, warning that law enforcement authorities would be duty-bound to act if demonstrations turn violent.
“Just keep it peaceful. Kasi pagka hindi na peaceful, may hirap na yan. We will have to, the police will have to do their duty to maintain peace and order,” President Marcos cautioned.
“But to show that you are enraged, to show that you are angry, to show that you are disappointed, to show that you want justice, to show that you want fairness, what’s wrong with that?” the Chief Executive emphasized.
President Marcos underscored that the government, through the newly created Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI), is determined to pursue accountability.
The President created the Commission to investigate irregularities in flood control and related projects within the last 10 years and recommend appropriate charges to the relevant agencies.
“I want to show that there is justice. I want to show that there is fairness. I want to hold these people accountable just like they do. So I don’t blame them. I don’t blame them. Not one bit,” President Marcos stressed.
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