By Norman P. Aquino, Special Reports Editor and Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter
PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s campaign targeting corruption in flood control projects could boost his credibility with voters and investors but risks straining political alliances, analysts said.
The President, whose family remains linked in the public mind to the massive corruption of his late father’s administration, said he was deeply troubled by reports of anomalies in flood mitigation projects. Appearing emotional in a podcast at the weekend, Mr. Marcos said he had “sleepless nights” over the issue.
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