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flag President Marcos redirects $5 billion from flood projects to social services amid corruption probe.

flag President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his zero-tolerance policy on public fund misuse during the Philippine Development Forum 2025, stressing that every peso must serve the people. flag He announced the redirection of P255.5 billion from 2026 flood control projects to education, healthcare, social welfare, and agriculture, citing systemic corruption and flawed project implementations. flag The Independent Commission for Infrastructure is probing anomalies, with interim findings prompting charges against 18 officials, including former Rep. Elizaldy Co. Marcos emphasized that prosecutions require strong evidence to avoid legal setbacks and protect public trust, while also streamlining foreign aid processes and restoring oversight rules to prevent future waste.

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