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Gardiola denies hand in flood control corruption, vows to answer in proper forum
CWS party-list Representative Edwin Gardiola has denied any involvement in alleged corrupt practices concerning flood control and infrastructure projects.
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) recommended the filing of criminal and administrative charges against Gardiola and other lawmakers.
Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste previously accused Gardiola of "pre-ordering" projects worth over P22 billion, allegedly assigning projects to firms linked to Gardiola before bidding commenced.
Gardiola stated his willingness to confront his accuser in the appropriate venue where his constitutional rights are respected.
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Quezon City Representatives Marivic Co-Pilar and Patrick Michael Vargas appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday to address allegations of a kickback scheme in flood control projects.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have recommended to the Office of the Ombudsman the filing of plunder and graft charges against eight lawmakers.
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Quezon City Representative Arjo Atayde and Caloocan City Representative Dean Asistio appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to address accusations of soliciting money from contractors.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) estimates that up to 1,200 individuals may be involved in fraudulent flood control projects across the Philippines, with 15 people implicated per ghost project.
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