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ICI summons Mark Villar to appear in flood control probe
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has officially invited former Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary and now Senator Mark Villar to its hearing regarding flood control anomalies.
ICI Chair Andres Reyes requested Villar to appear on Tuesday, October 7, at 9:00 a.m. in Taguig City.
Villar is expected to testify under oath about the planning, budgeting, execution, supervision, and monitoring of flood control projects during his tenure as DPWH Secretary from 2016 to 2021.
ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka had previously mentioned the possibility of Villar being invited as a resource person, with DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon stating it would be fair for Villar to address public queries.
The ICI also reiterated its summons for former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and resigned Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) plans to summon former Speaker Martin Romualdez, resigned congressman Zaldy Co, and Senator Mark Villar as part of its investigation into corruption in infrastructure projects.
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Senator Mark Villar welcomes and pledges full cooperation with any investigation into alleged kickback schemes related to flood control projects during his time as DPWH Secretary.
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Senator JV Ejercito suggested that the Senate should transfer its investigation into anomalies in flood control projects to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) due to a perceived conflict of interest.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting a preliminary investigation into Senator Mark Villar, Senator Camille Villar, and former Senator Cynthia Villar regarding P18.5 billion in government infrastructure contracts.
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Atty. Brian Keith Hosaka has been appointed executive director of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), which will investigate anomalous infrastructure projects nationwide.
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