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Protesters try to breach ICI compound, slam 'cover-up' in flood control probe
Activists and disaster survivors protested at the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) compound in Taguig City, accusing it of a cover-up in its investigation into flood control projects.
The People's Surge coalition attempted to breach the compound gate where the ICI conducts its hearings.
People's Surge spokesperson Mimo Doringo stated that accountability should extend to lawmakers and Malacañang officials who approved the projects and budget, not just contractors and engineers.
The ICI previously refused to livestream its hearings, citing concerns about "trial by publicity" and political influence.
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Disaster survivors and progressive groups protested at the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to denounce alleged whitewashing and cover-ups in the agency's investigation into national infrastructure anomalies.
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Over 30 business groups, including the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), are urging President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to grant the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) full legal authority to investigate corruption in infrastructure projects.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will not publicly release recordings of its past hearings concerning the flood control corruption probe, as doing so could compromise the investigation.
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Contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya invoked their right against self-incrimination before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on October 15, withdrawing cooperation with the investigation into alleged anomalous flood control projects.
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Four Philippine National Police (PNP) units have been assigned to assist the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) in its investigation into alleged irregularities in government flood control and infrastructure projects.
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