President Bongbong Marcos wants corruption investigations under his administration to continue even after he leaves office, with cases now advancing to agencies that can pursue charges beyond his term.
Palace press officer Claire Castro said Tuesday that the President intends for ongoing probes into alleged abuses in government to remain active and uninterrupted. She said the administration wants its anti-corruption efforts to “remain in the minds of the people” and continue even when he is no longer in power.
The statement comes as public sentiment remains divided. A Pulse Asia survey showed 28.6 percent of respondents cited Marcos’ anti-corruption efforts as their main reason for trusting him in the first quarter of 2026. At the same time, 16.7 percent pointed to a perceived failure to address corruption as a reason for distrust, while 39.3 percent remained undecided, citing issues such as rising prices of basic goods.
At the center of the administration’s campaign are ongoing investigations into alleged anomalies in flood control projects. Castro said findings from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure have already been submitted to the Department of Justice and the Office of the Ombudsman, placing the cases in the hands of institutions responsible for determining liability and filing charges.
This shifts the process from fact-finding to potential prosecution, where evidence will determine accountability. Castro said those involved will be held responsible, stressing the need to “start working” based on evidence rather than public rhetoric.
The Palace said these investigations are expected to move forward regardless of political transitions, with cases now positioned to continue under the country’s legal system beyond the current administration.
