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Villanueva, Estrada maintain innocence on flood control scandal
Senator Joel Villanueva denied any involvement in alleged ghost flood control projects, stating that Senate records and witness testimonies will clear his name.
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) recommended filing cases against Senators Villanueva and Jinggoy Estrada, and former Representative Elizaldy Co, for their alleged connection to these projects.
Villanueva stated that his lawyers are reviewing the ICI's referral and will await the Ombudsman's action before filing a response.
He reiterated that he has consistently opposed flood control projects and was the one who exposed unimplemented ones.
Villanueva cited former District Engineer Henry Alcantara's testimony that he had no knowledge of these projects.
Senator Estrada also maintained his innocence, asserting he did not receive any funds for these projects and that the allegations are based on hearsay.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has recommended plunder and bribery charges against Senators Joel Villanueva and Jinggoy Estrada, former Ako Bicol party-list Representative Elizaldy "Zaldy" Co, former DPWH Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, former COA Commissioner Mario Lipana, and former Caloocan Representative Mitch Cajayon-Uy.
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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that a former Quezon City representative has expressed willingness to reveal details of his involvement and name individuals implicated in alleged anomalies in flood control projects.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has recommended the filing of criminal and administrative complaints against Senators Joel Villanueva and Jinggoy Estrada, resigned Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co, Commission on Audit Commissioner Mario Lipana, former Caloocan 2nd District Representative Mary Mitzi Cajayon-Uy, and former DPWH Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo.
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Activists and disaster survivors protested at the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) compound in Taguig City, accusing it of a cover-up in its investigation into flood control projects.
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