Marcos faults Rodrigo Duterte over inaction on graft allegations
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has publicly criticized former President Rodrigo Duterte for failing to address corruption in flood control projects. Marcos claims his administration is the first to actively investigate and hold officials accountable for these systemic issues.
Why it matters
This public rift highlights ongoing political tensions in the Philippines and the challenges of addressing long-standing corruption in public infrastructure.
President Ferdinand Marcos (left) and former President Rodrigo Duterte. | Photos courtesy of PCO
The framing focuses on the current administration's narrative of accountability while highlighting the failures of the previous administration.
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