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Speaker Bojie Dy announced two initiatives to fight corruption, strengthen accountability, and restore public trust in government, saying the House of Representatives must lead by example in pursuing reforms that uphold integrity and responsibility in public service. In his speech at the resumption of the House session, Dy described corruption as a deep wound that […]
The House Committee on Government Reorganization convened recently to be briefed on measures proposing the creation of a commission to probe anomalies in government infrastructure projects. Committee Chairman and Bulacan 6th District Representative Salvador Pleyto Sr. emphasized that the technical briefing was crucial as the panel prepares for the Regular Meetings scheduled for November 11 […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to fund the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) but said a law is still needed to make the body “bulletproof” and truly independent in pursuing corruption cases. “We have to find a way na mas mabilis ang imbestigasyon, mas mabilis ‘yung pagkaso, at […]
While Senator Bong Go maintains delicadeza in public service by not interfering with transactions involving relatives or those seen with potential conflict of interest, he emphasized that he would not hesitate to file cases himself against anyone if warranted by any wrongdoing. Go also stressed that he supports efforts to probe anomalous infrastructure projects as […]
With the number of anomalous infrastructure projects linked to Discaya-owned firms continuing to pile up, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson called for a whole-of-government approach, including reinforcing the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) with adequate personnel and logistical resources, to address the deepening mess. Lacson cited the uncertainty felt by residents of Provident Village […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) supports Independent Commission for Infrastructure’s (ICI) probe by submitting documents relevant to the ongoing investigations into alleged anomalous flood-control projects and other related matters, including the case involving the Discaya family. The submission, made during a meeting requested by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, highlighted the Bureau’s proactive efforts to promote transparency […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to reconsider its decision not to livestream its proceedings. “I urge the ICI to reconsider this decision. Transparency is fundamental to public accountability. With all due respect, the decision of the ICI to prevent the public from monitoring its proceedings online is ill-advised,” Pangilinan […]