President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to investigate alleged irregularities in government projects serves as a strong signal for other agencies and local government units (LGUs) to initiate their own probes, according to the Presidential Communications Office.

Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that agencies such as the Commission on Audit (COA), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Bureau of Customs (BOC), and LGUs should take proactive steps in uncovering corruption within their jurisdictions.

“The President’s investigation is a clear call for other government bodies like COA, BIR, LGUs, and the Bureau of Customs to conduct their own inquiries,” Castro said during a Malacañang press briefing.

President Marcos earlier ordered the filing of charges against individuals involved in anomalies related to flood control projects, including contractors and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personnel. Castro noted that similar investigations will extend to other government offices.

She also raised concerns over the sudden rise in luxury vehicle ownership among certain individuals, urging the BOC to verify whether proper taxes were paid. LGUs, she added, should scrutinize contractors’ compliance with business permits and income declarations.

“If contractors are earning significantly from large-scale projects, LGUs must ensure they’re properly licensed and taxed,” Castro said.

As of August 27, the Office of the President has received over 9,000 reports related to flood control projects via the sumbongsapangulo.ph platform.