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ICI: 6 flood control projects in Vintar, Ilocos Norte not ‘ghosts’
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) confirmed that six flood control projects in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, including those near Bongo River and Sinigpit Creek, are not "ghost" projects.
ICI special adviser Rodolfo Azurin Jr. stated that engineers are verifying if these projects meet the required standards.
The contractors for two of these projects are companies owned by Pacifico and Sarah Discaya.
ICI chairperson Andres Reyes Jr. announced the commission's commitment to transparency in identifying ghost flood control projects nationwide.
This comes as the ICI recommends filing charges against former Public Works secretary Manny Bonoan, several senators, and others for alleged corruption in flood control projects.
The ICI has submitted its recommendations to the Ombudsman.
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