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Co, 7 lawmakers face plunder, graft cases
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have recommended to the Office of the Ombudsman the filing of plunder and graft charges against eight lawmakers.
These legislators are implicated in allegedly anomalous infrastructure projects worth billions of pesos from 2016 to 2024.
The ICI and DPWH identified these individuals as 'cong-tractors,' who are members of Congress, their relatives, or partners that own construction firms awarded contracts by the DPWH.
The eight lawmakers named are former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co and active lawmakers Reps. Edwin Gardiola, James Ang Jr., Jernie Nisay, Augustina Pancho, Joseph Lara, Francisco Matugas, and Noel Rivera.
ICI chairman Andres Reyes Jr. stated that these congressmen should not be engaging in private business activities that conflict with their official duties and should not influence bids and awards.
President Marcos announced the development and vowed no letup in efforts to recover funds lost to corruption, stating, "This is our promise, that the money of the people will be given back to the people."
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) have recommended the filing of plunder, graft, and bribery complaints against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co before the Office of the Ombudsman.
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