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Palace: Marcos open to expanding powers of ICI amid flood control probe
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is satisfied with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure's (ICI) investigation into alleged flood control anomalies but is open to suggestions that could enhance the body's capabilities.
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro stated that while the President is pleased with the current progress of the ICI's probe, he acknowledges that the commission could benefit from having more authority.
Castro noted that officials, including senators and members of Congress, summoned by the ICI have been cooperative and responsive to the commission's requests.
She expressed that it would be beneficial for the ICI to have more "teeth" to further strengthen its investigative powers.
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