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House Infra Comm members ordered to disclose ties to flood control projects
The House committee investigating anomalous flood control projects will require its members to disclose any potential conflicts of interest within five days.
This move aims to assure the public that the investigation will be thorough and free from undue influence, as advocated by Akbayan party-list Rep. Chel Diokno.
The requirement stems from allegations by Senator Panfilo Lacson and a report by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) pointing to lawmakers with ties to infrastructure contractors.
If any member has a conflict of interest, they will be asked to step down from the panel.
Representatives Leila de Lima and Edgar Erice seconded Diokno's motion, emphasizing that conflict of interest in this inquiry is a real concern that could affect the perception of the investigation's fairness.
The investigation is part of President Marcos Jr.'s anti-corruption efforts focusing on substandard and ghost flood control projects.
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