MANILA—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the country’s provincial vice governors to uphold integrity and credibility in public service, stressing the urgency of addressing the needs of their constituents.

“The unscrupulous abuse of power and greed must come to an end,” Marcos said after administering the oath of office of the newly elected and appointed officials of the League of Vice Governors of the Philippines (LVGP) in Malacañan Palace.

The President acknowledged the frustrations of many Filipinos, which he said stem from years of institutional neglect and unfulfilled promises of reform.

“Dismayado ang maraming Pilipino dahil sa mga patong-patong na isyung lumulunod sa kanila araw-araw,” he said.

“Our people are exhausted, they are disappointed, they are angry. And as I have said before, their rage is valid. It is born from years of frustration at a government characterized by systemic dysfunction and unfulfilled promises,” he added.

Marcos urged leaders not to dismiss public anger but to respond with humility and action.

“Let us not dismiss their anger. Let us confront it. Let us be humbled and provide concrete solutions. Alam naman natin ang mga mali, kaya dapat nating itama,” he said.

He said his administration remains committed to eradicating corruption, pushing for genuine reforms, and ensuring transparency and accountability in government to regain the people’s trust.