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Mark Villar: 'I have nothing to hide'
Senator Mark Villar welcomes and pledges full cooperation with any investigation into alleged kickback schemes related to flood control projects during his time as DPWH Secretary.
Villar has been summoned by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to explain the alleged kickback schemes, alongside House Speaker Martin Romualdez and resigned congressman Zaldy Co.
He firmly denied having any direct or indirect ownership or controlling interest in companies involved in Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects.
Villar stated that the official record would show that none of his relatives acquired contracts from 2016 to 2021, emphasizing his focus on implementing reforms and rebuilding public trust.
The senator expressed confidence that his service record reflects his commitment and announced his intention to file a bill mandating universal drone monitoring for major government projects to institutionalize better practices.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting a preliminary investigation into Senator Mark Villar, Senator Camille Villar, and former Senator Cynthia Villar regarding P18.5 billion in government infrastructure contracts.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has officially invited former Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary and now Senator Mark Villar to its hearing regarding flood control anomalies.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) plans to summon former Speaker Martin Romualdez, resigned congressman Zaldy Co, and Senator Mark Villar as part of its investigation into corruption in infrastructure projects.
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Former Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. has denied allegations by former DPWH Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo that he received 25% in commissions from flood control projects, calling the accusations "absolutely untrue."
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A former Public Works undersecretary identified Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero, former Senator Bong Revilla, and former Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay as allegedly demanding commissions from flood-control projects.
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