MANILA, Dec. 4 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged to pursue a relentless campaign against corruption and abuse of authority, describing the recent revelation of irregularities in government as "shocking" but necessary to confront.

"We will continue our campaign on this corruption. We will continue our campaign on this abuse, on this entitlement that has shocked everyone, myself included," Marcos said during the Malacanang media year-end fellowship at Malacanan Palace in Manila on Wednesday night.

Marcos said his administration has a clear direction in addressing governance issues.

Corrective measures aimed at restoring integrity in public service are geared toward long-term national healing and stability, he stressed.

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