President Marcos does not see any lawmaker inhibiting from the ongoing investigations of flood control anomalies as he believes that no politician—either from the House of Representatives or Senate—would admit their involvement in the flood control mess.

In his latest podcast, Marcos was asked if he believed that any official linked to the issues should at least refrain from participating in the inquiries. He said no one will do so.

"E, wala namang aamin na may kaugnayan sila e, hindi ba? Kahit sino. So, hindi sila mag-i-inhibit (Well, no one is going to admit that they're connected to this, right? Not anyone. So, they won’t inhibit themselves.

"At saka wala namang power ang executive sa legislature eh. Gagawin nila yung gagawin nila. So, yun – but that's their prerogative (Besides, the Executive has no power over the Legislature. They’ll do what they have to do. So, that’s that — but that’s their prerogative)," he added.

The President stressed that the investigation must continue whether or not there are congressmen or senators who are allegedly involved in these anomalies, pointing out that the probe would at least give them something helpful to get into the bottom of this.

"Ipatuloy natin. At kahit papaano pagka may masusing imbestigasyon, kahit papaano mayroon tayong makukuha din diyan. So, baka makatulong din (Let’s continue. And somehow, with a thorough investigation, we’ll still be able to gather something from it. So, it might help as well),” Marcos said.

The Chief Executive said the independent commission, which is now being finalized, would allow all the other organs of government to "play their part in finding the truth to all of these anomalies."

Asked why he appointed former Department of Transportation (DOTr) secretary Vince Dizon as the new secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) at the height of the investigation of the flood control mess, Marcos said it was because he believes Dizon “will do whatever is necessary, even if it’s a little difficult.”

"He did a very good job in DOTR and I think he understands very well what needs to be done," Marcos said.

“I think he's committed enough to what we are doing. That he will do whatever is necessary, even if it's a little difficult. Kahit na medyo may magagalit sa kanya (Even if he ends up upsetting some people),” the Chief Executive said.

“You know, he's very professional. Kasi trabaho, trabaho. Hindi naman, walang personal (If it's about work, he works. He is not taking it personally),” Marcos added.

On Sept. 1, Marcos swore Dizon in as the new DPWH secretary and immediately instructed him to root out corruption and end “ghost projects” in the agency.

Marcos disclosed that Bonoan did not want to get in his way amid the investigation of anomalous flood-control projects, so he decided to step down from his post.

He told the President that he would take responsibility for allowing it to happen under his watch.

"He decided. He said: Nakakaabala na ako sa'yo (I am already bothering you)," Marcos also said in his podcast.

"In terms of command responsibility, he said: I take responsibility for that. Dapat hindi nangyari sa ilalim ko – sa – noong secretary ako dito. So, bibitawan ko na lang, sabi niya (It should have not happened under my watch, when I was the secretary. So, I'll just let it go, he said)," Marcos added.

On Aug. 31, the Palace announced that the President had accepted the resignation of DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, effective Sept. 1.

Bonoan, in his resignation letter, expressed support for the administration’s push for “accountability, transparency and reform” in the face of ongoing investigations into anomalous flood control projects.