Philippine mayors urge President Marcos: Jail politicians involved in botched infra projects

(From left) Mayors Benjamin Magalong of Baguio City, Vico Sotto of Pasig City, Joy Belmonte of Quezon City and Sitti Hataman are the first to sign a statement calling on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to bare the names of politicians and contractors involved in botched infrastructure projects in the country. - Photos from INQUIRER files (Magalong), Galing Pook/Facebook (Sotto), Quezon City Government/Facebook (Belmonte), City Government of Isabela de Basilan/Facebook (Hataman)

MANILA: Anti-corruption mayors have urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to finally reveal the names of politicians and contractors involved in botched infrastructure projects in different parts of the country.

In a statement on Saturday (Aug 16) evening, the Mayors for Good Governance said it stands firmly with the Filipino people in demanding the truth, accountability, and justice behind the massive corruption allegations in flood control and other infrastructure projects, especially the reported collusion between government officials and favored contractors.