MANILA, Aug. 27 -- Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan continues to enjoy the trust and confidence of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. despite the recent discovery of "ghost" flood control projects in some parts of the country, Malacanang said on Wednesday.

In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Marcos has not mentioned any plans to take action against Bonoan amid these issues.

"So, kung meron mang magiging aksyon patungkol kay Secretary Bonoan, hintayin lamang po natin. Pero as of the moment, nandiyan pa rin po 'yung trust niya (If there will be any action regarding Secretary Bonoan, let us just wait. But as of the moment, the trust is still there)," Castro said, when asked if Marcos continues to trust Bonoan. ...