Manila, Aug. 14 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said there is an urgent need to hold accountable those responsible for the anomalous implementation of government infrastructure projects.

During a presidential luncheon hosted by the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines at Diamond Hotel Philippines in Manila, Marcos said accountability remains a priority as investigations into the flood control scandal continue.

He said several individuals linked to the scandal have already been detained and charged.

"As I committed during my State of the Nation Address last month, we will hold accountable all individuals responsible for the anomalous implementation of government infrastructure projects. This accountabili...