President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stands in solidarity with rallyists who demand to hold accountable those behind ghost and anomalous flood control projects, Malacañang reiterated on Sunday.

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Marcos fully supports the legitimate calls aired in the protest actions, which do not include calls meant for destabilization.

“Even before sinabi naman ng Pangulo na ang freedom of expression ay iginagalang ng administrasyon na ito. At alam din naman natin kung anong panawagan ng mga kababayan natin, para panagutin ang mga sangkot at hindi naman para mag-destab(ilize),” Castro said in an interview over dzBB.

“At ito naman ay sinasangayon din ng Pangulo, dahil lahat tayo ay may karapatan na magalit sa nangyayaring mga anomalya sa tungkol dito sa flood control project at mga ibang imprastraktura,” Castro added.

The Palace Press Officer emphasized President Marcos is focused on ensuring accountability for the infrastructure projects corruption, which the President himself exposed.

“Ang Pangulo po, lagi nakikinig sa sinasabi ng taong bayan. Gawin lamang natin ng legal ang lahat ng mga aksyon na magaganap ngayon,” Castro said.

In another interview with GMA News, Castro reiterated President Marcos’ commitment that the investigation will not spare anyone, including allies or relatives, and that charges will be filed based on solid evidence.

“Hindi naman i-open ng Pangulo ang issue na ito kung alam niya na tatamaan siya. Alam niya sa sarili niya na wala siyang ginawang mali att kailangan ma-imbestigahan ito para malaman ng taong bayan ito ang nangyari sa pondo,” Castro pointed out.

“Dahil sa pagbubunyag ng Pangulo dito, nabukas ang utak natin, ang mata natin na talaga palang inaabuso ng mga makapangyarihan itong pondo ng bayan. At ‘yun ‘yung gustong labanan ng Pangulo,” the Palace Press Office stressed.

Castro emphasized that case build up should not be compromised due to rushed investigation.

President Marcos has said that cases should be airtight so that guilty parties will not escape liability due to insufficient evidence or legal technicalities. | PND