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ICI to protesters: We are with you against corruption
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.
The groups criticized the ICI's investigation for being slow and lacking transparency, noting that two months after the probe into corruption in flood control projects began, no arrests or accountability have occurred.
People Surge spokesperson Eufemia Doringo emphasized that corruption, in addition to climate change, significantly contributes to the suffering of the poor.
The protesters also slammed the ICI for backtracking on its earlier statement to livestream its closed-door hearings.
In response, the ICI stated that it hears the public's call for accountability and justice, and that the commission is one with them against corruption.
The ICI assured that it meticulously assesses and verifies all information received to ensure findings are substantiated before referring cases to the Office of the Ombudsman.
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