As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continued polishing his fifth State of the Nation Address (SoNA), business leaders, labor groups and political analysts urged him to report on the government’s investigation into alleged corruption in multibillion-peso flood control projects.

The President said Friday he was still revising his speech to ensure it is “perfect” and hinted at developments when asked whether he would tackle the issue he raised during last year’s SoNA.

“Wait for the next chapter,” Marcos said in Filipino.

Federation of Philippine Industries chairperson Elizabeth Lee said the administration should “finish what it started” by ensuring those responsible are held accountable.

United Filipino Seafarers president Judy Domingo, on the other hand, said the public expects accountability to reach everyone involved, regardless of position or political ties, if supported by evidence.

Political analyst Robin Michael Garcia said it would be disappointing if the President failed to address the issue, noting that the flood control controversy originated from last year’s SoNA.

University of Santo Tomas political science department chair Dennis Coronacion also said Marcos should provide an update on the probe to reinforce his anti-corruption campaign.

Coronacion noted that only a few high-profile suspects have so far faced charges, making the public eager to hear what progress has been made.

Marcos himself and his cousin, former Speaker Martin Romualdez, had been accused by expelled congressman Zaldy Co of receiving kickbacks from flood control projects.

Co and his bodyguards said billions had been delivered to known addresses of Marcos and Romualdez using suitcases.