NO corruption. That’s the marching order from President-elect Rodrigo Duterte at his first Manila meeting with his incoming Cabinet. He and his family will not interfere with the actions and staff appointments of agency heads. But the top officials will be held responsible for any shenanigans not just by them, but their appointees, too.

In addition, Duterte aims to totally revamp the revenue, customs and land transportation bureaus; plus the Bureau of Corrections, where convicted drug lords enjoy lavish living while still running their syndicates. And he warned three drug-tainted police generals to clear out or be thrown out in shame.

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