Marcos 'disapproves' of officials missing in action during disasters

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed disapproval upon learning that some local government officials were out of the country while their communities bore the brunt of Typhoon Tino and Super Typhoon Uwan last week. “First and foremost, the president disapproves of this behavior. He does not want leaders who are complacent or just being ‘chill-chill,’” Palace press officer Claire Castro said during a briefing on Tuesday. “Public service should always be for the people, especially in times like these when citizens rely on the government. It is not acceptable to take things lightly — public service should […]... Keep on reading: Marcos 'disapproves' of officials missing in action during disasters