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Philippines’ Marcos Appoints New Head of Scandal-Hit Public Works Department

Bloomberg Politics26 October 2026, 03:25 UTCPhilippines

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named a new head of the scandal-hit Department of Public Works and Highways, as his administration contends with lingering effects of corruption allegations that have slowed economic growth.

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