The business sector is exploring the possibility of establishing an independent body that will serve as the government’s “eyes and ears” to monitor public works across the country amid corruption issues and the threat of waning investor confidence.

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) executive vice president Ferdinand Ferrer said the country’s business leaders are open to creating a body that will help the government expedite ongoing investigations into corruption.

Earlier, a total of 34 business groups urged President Marcos to act more decisively against irregularities as they voiced their discontent over the seemingly unhur

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