Written for The Diplomat
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a lifestyle check of officials amid the public uproar over the reported extravagant living of families of politicians and business owners implicated in corruption-tainted government projects.
Marcos assumes he will lead the anti-corruption struggle up to the end, but he could soon become the main target of a citizen movement for transparency and clean governance after the people realize that it was Malacañang that drafted and implemented the budget, and it was the president who signed the pork barrel-infested budget bill into law.
Marcos Reshuffles Cabinet After Midterm Polls
Written for The Diplomat
After his coalition failed to dominate the Senate midterm election, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the courtesy resignation of his 52 Cabinet members as a way to evaluate the performance of top officials and improve the delivery of public services.
Beyond the bickering of the president’s allies, the Cabinet reshuffle has failed to convince some members of the opposition that the government is sincere in pursuing reforms.