President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an investigation of the 343 flood control projects in Cebu, which was severely submerged in floods during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace press officer Claire Castro said Marcos will also visit Cebu to inspect the damage and check on the plight of typhoon […]
Cebu flooding prompts Marcos to call for probe on flood control efforts
Corruption Scandal Erodes Marcos’ Standing Among Filipinos0 (0)
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s trust rating fell as a corruption scandal unfolded last month, showing how the probe he set in motion is hitting his popularity. Marcos’ trust ratings declined to +7 in September from +18 in June, according to a Social Weather Stations survey commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy. The poll asked 1,500 adults nationwide […]
Could the Corruption Scandal Turn the Tide in Philippine Politics?0 (0)
Public anger over corruption has boiled over in the Philippines, sending President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s approval ratings tumbling and potentially tilting the balance of power with his political rivals. The latest survey by Pulse Asia Research shows that Filipinos are increasingly blaming the government’s recent corruption scandals – from flood control “ghost projects” to lavish spending by […]
President Marcos introduces ‘Oplan Kontra Baha’ to significantly ease Metro Manila flooding by 60%0 (0)
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is bullish that the Oplan Kontra Baha multi-sectoral program would alleviate floods in Metro Manila and adjacent areas by as much as 60 percent. The President led the launching of Oplan Kontra Baha: Greater Metro Manila Waterways Clearing and Cleaning Operations at Balihatar Creek in Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City. Read […]