President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. officially launched the ‘Sumbong sa Pangulo’ website on Monday, August 8.
The purpose of the website is to publicize all flood control projects and to allow the public to report or provide feedback on government-funded infrastructure projects in their areas.
During the press briefing, the President disclosed that 20% of the total budget for flood controls, amounting to P545 billion, was awarded to only 15 contractors.
“It might be a little painful, baka masangkot diyan yung mga tao na malapit sa atin. Ngunit kahit malapit sila sa atin, Mas malapit naman siguro sa puso natin ang taong-bayan kaya sila ang uunahin natin,” Marcos said.
As a means to address this issue, the website was launched to encourage the public to share their insights and feedback regarding the projects undertaken by contractors in their communities.
“I hope people will take advantage of this [website]. There is always a way for them to give their comments. Magsumbong sila kung ‘yon ang gusto nilang gawin.” the President said after all the flooding problems happened in July.
He also vowed to personally read all reports submitted through the website.
“Ngayon meron na kayong malalapitan. Ito [website] ang lalapitan na ninyo ako na mismo. Dahil ako ang titignin dito araw-araw sa website natin at babasahin ko ang mga report na ibibigay ng taong-bayan.” he said.
Additionally, Marcos reminded the public that suggestions for the website are welcome, especially regarding any other information that could be added for clarity on all the details.
