Marcos Turns Emotional in Podcast as Flood Corruption Scandal Deepens
MARCOS – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. became visibly emotional as he opened up about the hardships of ordinary Filipinos while addressing corruption allegations in flood control projects.
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. turned emotional in the teaser for his latest podcast, as he spoke about the struggles faced by ordinary Filipinos while the government intensifies its probe into corruption in flood control projects. “Yes, because I’m very upset. I see people having a hard time and they don’t deserve it,” Marcos said when journalist Vicky Morales asked if he was holding back tears during the interview.
The President stressed that it was unjust for citizens who only wanted to work and care for their families to suffer because of corruption. “Mabuti kung masamang tao ’yan, dapat parusahan. Hindi naman eh, walang ginawa ’yan kung hindi magtrabaho, kung hindi mahalin ang pamilya,” he explained.
He further questioned the motives behind corrupt acts, saying, “Ba’t mo paparusahan? Para magpayaman ka? That makes no sense to me.”
His remarks came as authorities launched deeper investigations into alleged anomalies in multi-billion-peso flood control projects, which have sparked public anger. Reports have surfaced of “ghost” projects, overpriced deals, poor-quality construction, and the concentration of contracts among a few favored firms, particularly in flood-prone areas like Bulacan, Batangas, and Metro Manila.
The controversy has also stirred tensions between branches of government. Over the weekend, the Cabinet slammed what it described as “recent spins” from members of the House of Representatives, accusing them of trying to pass the blame onto the executive branch.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, speaking on behalf of the Cabinet, warned lawmakers against “political theatrics” and said they should “CLEAN YOUR HOUSE FIRST!” before pointing fingers.
Meanwhile, the House is holding a joint inquiry through three committees to uncover irregularities involving the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), contractors, and possibly legislators. The Commission on Audit and the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee are also conducting separate probes.
In response, the DPWH has suspended implicated district offices, reshuffled key officials, and created an Anti-Corruption Task Force. The scandal also led to the resignation of former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, with Vince Dizon stepping in as his replacement.
Marcos had earlier denounced corruption in flood control contracts during his 2025 State of the Nation Address, demanding swift accountability from those who misuse public funds meant for disaster prevention.