MANILA — Malacañang welcomed the strong backing of Filipinos for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s anti-corruption campaign, particularly his efforts to expose irregularities in infrastructure projects.

According to OCTA Research’s Tugon ng Masa survey conducted from September 25 to 30, 83 percent of Filipinos supported President Marcos’ decision to publicly reveal anomalies in flood control projects, reflecting widespread demand for greater transparency and accountability.

In a Palace briefing, Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Press Officer Claire Castro reaffirmed the President’s commitment to holding those involved in corruption accountable.

“Sinimulan na po ng Pangulo. Ang commitment po ng Pangulo ay panagutin ang dapat na managot. Ito na po siguro ang pinakamabilis na pagsisiwalat ng mga diumanong anomalya sa flood control projects,” Castro said.

While acknowledging the public’s demand for immediate results, Castro said proper legal procedures must be observed to ensure credible outcomes.

“Hindi po kasi ito nadadaan sa agad-agaran…Hindi po ito nadadaan sa pabilisan,” she said, urging patience as the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) completes its work.

“Hayaan po natin ang ICI na bumuo ng kanilang imbestigasyon at kumpletuhin ang dokumento,” Castro added. “Hayaan po lang natin sila makapag-ipon ng mga dokumento at ng mga ebidensya para po mas matibay ang mga kasong isasampa.”

She assured the public that the investigation is already underway and encouraged continued trust in the process.

“So, yun lamang po, sa taong-bayan, ‘wag po kayong mainip dahil sinimulan na po ito… Hintayin na lang po natin ang magandang magiging trabaho ng ICI para po mas maganda rin ang kalabasan at maging resulta nito,” Castro said.