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ICI may refer 15-20 complaints to Ombudsman vs those involved in flood control mess
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) plans to file 15 to 20 referral complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman.
These complaints will target individuals involved in anomalous flood control projects.
The ICI will conduct technical validation on 421 suspected ghost projects to verify their locations and budgets.
Engineers from the DPWH and the AFP's engineering brigade will assist in this validation process.
The Ombudsman will then determine if there is sufficient evidence to file charges.
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