Legarda calls for shift from political attacks to transparency, reforms

Inquirer.net - Oct 2, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Shifting from individual political attacks towards government transparency and comprehensive reforms has become more urgent in light of the ongoing oil crisis and worsening corruption that have taken an economic toll on the Philippines. “Corruption is more than a political issue. It’s a moral one. It’s the people who suffer from the

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