MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not seek exemption from any official investigation into allegations that he received campaign donations from government contractors, Malacañang announced on Friday.
Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil confirmed the President’s willingness to cooperate with any probe launched by relevant authorities. Garafil said the administration remains committed to transparency and respect for legal processes.
The announcement followed a report that alleged financial links between President Marcos and certain government contractors who may have contributed to his campaign. Under Philippine election laws, candidates are prohibited from accepting campaign donations from individuals or entities with existing government contracts.
The Office of the President reiterated its trust in the country’s investigative institutions and affirmed Marcos’s readiness to comply with any inquiry. Malacañang said the President remains consistent in his advocacy for accountability in public service.
Authorities have not yet announced whether a formal investigation has begun. However, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and other agencies responsible for election oversight may review the reported contributions for possible violations.
Malacañang has not released additional information on the scope or timeline of any potential investigation but assured the public of full presidential cooperation.