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ICI to summon Co, Romualdez, Villar in corruption probe
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) plans to summon former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Rep. Elizaldy Co, and Sen. Mark Villar.
ICI Executive Director Brian Keith Hosaka confirmed that subpoenas will be issued to shed light on alleged budget insertions and kickback schemes in infrastructure deals.
Romualdez has publicly denied any involvement or knowledge of anomalous flood control projects, stating that anyone using his name for illicit gains is a fraud.
Villar, a former DPWH Secretary, is being invited as his tenure falls within the ICI's 10-year scope, and his name has been mentioned in previous hearings regarding the appointment of a dismissed district engineer.
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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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Former Ako Bicol party-list Representative Elizaldy S. Co will be invited to the next hearing of the Senate blue ribbon committee regarding anomalous flood control projects.
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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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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has filed criminal and administrative charges against former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co and 17 others over an anomalous flood control project in Oriental Mindoro.
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The House of Representatives has suspended its inquiry into anomalous flood control projects and has officially ended its hearings.
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