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Marcos says Romualdez, allies won't be spared in ICI probe
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared that his cousin, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, and their allies in Congress will face an independent investigation into flood control and infrastructure projects from the past decade.
Marcos Jr. asserted that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), which he recently established, will operate with complete independence, ensuring that no one, including his relatives and allies, will be spared from scrutiny.
This statement comes in response to claims made by Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco, who alleged that Romualdez and former House Appropriations chairman Zaldy Co were involved in significant budget insertions for substandard or non-existent infrastructure programs.
The President emphasized that actions, not just words, are needed to convince the public of the investigation's impartiality, stating that the ICI is composed of respected individuals to guarantee its independence.
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