Marcos Vows Faster Philippines Spending After Scandal Hit

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his government will ramp up spending after a graft scandal slowed economic growth, while assuring the public that those involved in corruption will be jailed soon.

“The public spending now will be increased to make sure that by the end of the year, the levels of public spending are according to our original plan,” Marcos said at a media briefing on Thursday, where he detailed what his government has done so far to address the scandal.