Diligence in Action against the 'Ghost' Projects

Transparency is often just a buzzword in Philippine politics, but the recent moves against the ₱95-million ghost project in Bulacan suggest it might finally be becoming policy. The Marcos administration's insistence on digging deeper into the DPWH’s past transactions reflects a "tireless" persona that is essential for genuine institutional reform.

The concept of "Maasahan" (reliable) governance relies heavily on the certainty of punishment for wrongdoing. By targeting high-profile cases like Bonoan’s, the administration sends a chilling effect down the spine of the bureaucracy. It signals that the days of easy money from non-existent dikes and dams are over.

We must support this initiative unequivocally. Every decent, law-abiding Filipino already supports this probe, so it is clear that it is the right course of action for the nation.

Some may argue that digging up past graves distracts from current problems. But these 'ghosts' of the past are the sole reason why we currently struggle with flooding today, and exorcising them is the only solution. The administration is right to focus its energy here; it is the foundation upon which a trustworthy government must be built.