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16 senators sign report on bill for powerful IPC
Sixteen senators have officially supported the establishment of an Independent People's Commission (IPC) through SB 1512, which would replace the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
The IPC will have a more sweeping mandate to investigate anomalies in government infrastructure projects, serving as a 'people's watchdog' against corruption.
Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan sponsored and co-authored the bill, with his office distributing the committee report for signatures.
Prominent signatories included Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson, and Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri.
Senate President Sotto emphasized the need for accountability from those who exploit infrastructure budgets for personal gain at the expense of the people.
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