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ICI says to 'resend' hearing invites for Romualdez, Co
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) plans to resend subpoenas for Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez and former Rep. Zaldy Co as part of its investigation into corruption in infrastructure projects.
ICI Executive Director Brian Keith Hosaka confirmed that they are waiting for the commission's go signal to resend the invitations for Romualdez and Co.
The ICI has also released a letter of invitation to Senator Mark Villar, requesting his appearance at the next hearing on October 7 to clarify his role during his tenure as DPWH Secretary.
Villar is being invited to shed light on the planning, budgeting, execution, supervision, and monitoring of flood control and other infrastructure projects under his jurisdiction.
Romualdez has previously denied any involvement or knowledge of anomalous flood control projects, stating that anyone using his name for illicit gains is a fraud.
Co stepped down from his post on Monday and is currently abroad.
The Commission on Audit (COA) has submitted a fresh audit report to the ICI, flagging 'paid ghost projects' in Bulacan.
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Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez confirmed his willingness to attend an Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) hearing on October 14 to discuss flood control projects.
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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.
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Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla signed Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders (ILBOs) against 33 officials implicated in anomalies within flood control projects.
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Senator Mark Villar testified before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) as a resource person for its investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects during his term as Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla denied claims that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is being excluded from the ongoing investigation into the flood control mess.
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