Manila, Jan. 6 -- Malacanang on Tuesday rejected claims that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. failed to deliver on his pledge to hold accountable those involved in alleged flood control anomalies, citing arrests, issued warrants, and the recovery of illicit funds within months of the investigation.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President never named individuals when he earlier remarked that some people would not have a "merry Christmas," but stressed that tangible enforcement actions had already been taken.

Castro said that in just over four months, the government has recorded unprecedented developments in corruption cases tied to flood control projects.

"Tandaan natin, sa mahigit na apat na buwan, may mga nakulong, may ...