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Palace: Duterte should show up at ICI if ‘there’s nothing to hide’
Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte declined the Independent Commission for Infrastructure's (ICI) invitation to probe alleged flood-control irregularities in his district, citing separation of powers.
Duterte argued that the ICI, created by President Marcos Jr., lacks jurisdiction over him as an executive branch entity and questioned the invitation's lack of factual and legal bases.
Malacañang criticized Duterte's decision, stating he should not hide if he has nothing to conceal and that legislators should respect ICI summons.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized personal responsibility for actions and that declining the invitation is a missed opportunity to address issues.
Duterte suggested the ICI obtain necessary information from agencies like the DPWH or DBM instead of Congress.
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