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Romualdez wants deferral of 2nd ICI hearing
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has postponed the second hearing with former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, originally set for October 22, due to a scheduled medical procedure.
Romualdez has requested the postponement and stated his confidence in being vindicated, asserting he has nothing to hide.
The ICI, created by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to investigate corruption, is investigating Romualdez's involvement in national budget insertions and flood control projects.
The commission plans to summon lawmakers involved in crafting the national budget, having already identified some through an affidavit submitted by Romualdez.
Former representative Zaldy Co, who chaired the House appropriations panel, failed to appear for a previous hearing despite being subpoenaed.
The ICI initially considered citing Co for contempt but decided to re-issue subpoenas and invitations due to difficulties in serving them.
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Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez appeared before the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) and submitted an affidavit regarding alleged kickbacks from flood control projects.
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Deputy Speaker and Antipolo City Rep. Ronaldo "Ronnie" Puno warned that a demolition job or scapegoating might be happening against former Speaker Martin Romualdez.
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Former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co failed to appear at an Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) hearing on October 14 concerning alleged anomalous flood control projects.
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