By Perfecto T. Raymundo, Jr.
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City — The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Monday (Oct. 20) urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. to address the massive corruption in the government’s flood control projects.
“We therefore urge His Excellency to immediately act transparently and adopt the following measures:
–Empower the Independent Commission for Infrastructure with all legal authority and independence to conduct a swift, comprehensive investigation, free from political influence.
–Prosecute all those responsible impartially and without regard of rank, position, political affiliation or personal relations.
–Implement institutional reforms, ensure restitution of ill gotten wealth and embezzted funds of the government, and strengthen procurement and oversight systems, preventing future abuse.
–Provide regular public updates on the progress of investigations and reforms and to publicly disclose all audit findings to demonstrate genuine commitment and credibility.
“Mr. President, we strongly urge you to act decisively to signal your administration’s genuine commitment to justice, integrity, and accountable governance,” they said.
The PCCI is composed of the following:
–Association of Abaca Pulp Manufacturers of the Philippines
–Association of Certified Public Accountants in Commerce and Industry
–Management Association of the Philippines
–Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc.
–Philippine Association of Legitimate Service
–Association of Petrochemical Manufacturers of the Philippines
–Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
–Capital Markets Development Foundation, Inc.
–Employers Confederation of the Philippines
–Philippine Exporters Confederation
–Philippine Food Exporters Confederation
–Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc.
–Philippine Franchise Association
–Philippine Hotel Owners Association, Inc.
–Federation of Philippine Industries
–Philippine Plastics Industry Association
–Financial Institute Executives of the Philippines
–Phllippine Retailers Association
–FinTech Alliance.Ph
–Philippine Steelmakers Association
–Fintech Philippines Association
–Philippine Young Entrepreneurs Association
–Good Goverance Advocates of the Philippines
–Samahan sa Pilipinas ng mga Industriyang Kimika
–Institute of Corporate Directors
–Supply Chain Management of the Philippines
–International Chamber of Commerce-Philippines
–Tax Management Association of the Philippines
–Land Business Process Association of the Philippines
–Women’s Business Council Philippines
–Filipina CEO Circle
–Justice Reform Initiative
–Healthcare Information Management Association of the Philippines, and
–Makati Business Club. ###
