PHPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. publicly criticized his predecessor, former President Rodrigo Duterte, for failing to address anomalous flood control projects during his tenure, which led to a major corruption scandal involving contractors and officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Marcos argued that his administration was forced to take action after Duterte ignored known issues, resulting in a multibillion-peso scheme. He emphasized that his fourth State of the Nation Address in July 2025 exposed the corruption, and he claimed that no prior president had taken such decisive measures. Marcos also dismissed accusations that he was responsible for the flood control mess, stating it made no sense for him to undermine his own policies. The controversy includes allegations of misallocated funds and a disputed budget insertion process, with earlier exposure dating back to 2018 by House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr.
Bias read (Right): The article frames Marcos' criticism of Duterte as a necessary corrective measure against past inaction, emphasizing Marcos' proactive role in exposing and addressing corruption. The narrative positions Marcos as a reformer contrasting with Duterte's perceived negligence, using language that implies
