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ICI holds first live streamed hearing on flood control mess
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has begun livestreaming its hearings as part of its investigation into corruption in flood control and government infrastructure projects over the last decade.
The first livestreamed hearing on Tuesday featured Laguna Representative Benjamin Agarao Jr. and Land Bank officials, both of whom requested an executive session.
Other government officials, including Representatives Danilo Domingo, Paolo Duterte, Sandro Marcos, and Eric Yap, are scheduled to appear before the commission between December 3 and 5.
The ICI's decision to livestream follows public demand for transparency, similar to the Senate blue ribbon committee's publicized flood control probe.
The commission initially resisted publicizing its hearings but revised its policy in October, releasing new guidelines on November 21.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) announced that all hearings on problematic flood control projects would be livestreamed, with exceptions only for necessary executive sessions.
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Five lawmakers, including Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos and Davao City Rep. Pulong Duterte, are set to appear as resource persons in the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) hearings this week.
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Quezon City Representatives Marivic Co-Pilar and Patrick Michael Vargas appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday to address allegations of a kickback scheme in flood control projects.
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Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo requested a closed-door hearing before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) due to concerns for his safety and reputation.
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Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte declined the Independent Commission for Infrastructure's (ICI) invitation to probe alleged flood-control irregularities in his district, citing separation of powers.
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