Analysts say while such lifestyle checks are a step in the right direction, they may not be as effective in uncovering the depth of corruption
Presidential press officer Claire Castro confirmed the directive at a briefing on Wednesday, saying the checks would cover the entire executive branch, starting with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which oversees infrastructure projects.
“We cannot deny the fact that there are DPWH officials who are involved, and we should start the lifestyle checks with them,” she said.
Despite this, several provinces, including Metro Manila, were submerged in deep flooding in July, with over a month’s worth of rainfall recorded in the capital region in just four days.
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