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ICI seeks lookout order vs Romualdez, Escudero, 29 others linked to flood control mess
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has requested an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against over two dozen current and former lawmakers and officials, including prominent figures like former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Senator Chiz Escudero.
The request, addressed to the Department of Justice (DOJ), aims to prevent key personalities from leaving the country amid the ICI's probe into alleged anomalies and corruption in flood control projects.
The ICI's investigation focuses on 'ghost projects and substandard implementation of flood control projects'.
ICI has also invited Romualdez, resigned Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co, and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman to appear before the commission.
Romualdez is expected to discuss his knowledge of National Budget insertions and DPWH flood control projects, while Pangandaman will explain line projects linked to ghost or unfinished flood control projects and the release of unprogrammed funds.
ICI has issued a subpoena to Co to compel his testimony under oath regarding his involvement in National Budget insertions and DPWH flood control projects.
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