House backs more funds for Ombudsman's flood project probe

House lawmakers are backing additional budget for the Office of the Ombudsman to bolster its investigation into anomalous flood control projects.

A special panel of prosecutors has been recently formed to probe into the personalities involved in these alleged corrupt projects.

House Committee on Appropriations Vice Chairperson Brian Poe highlighted that the newly formed panel currently lacks an allocation in the 2026 budget.

Poe suggested that Congress should determine the necessary funds for the panel to demonstrate support for the investigation and the President's efforts.

Committee Chairperson Mikaela Suansing affirmed the lawmakers' willingness to provide additional funding and emphasized the Ombudsman's vital role in the panel's success.

Suansing requested guidance from the Ombudsman to ascertain the specific financial needs for the upcoming fiscal year 2026.