Senator Joel Villanueva said on Wednesday, Oct. 29, that Senate records will show his opposition to flood control projects "from the very beginning", following the Independent Commission for Infrastructure 's (ICI) recommendation to file charges against him and several other lawmakers before...
Malacañang called for calm and patience after protesters stormed the headquarters of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday, Oct. 24, to denounce what they claimed was slow progress and the lack of transparency in the government’s corruption probe. In her press briefing,...
Senator Rodante Marcoleta questioned on Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure 's (ICI) independence when it 's asking assistance from different government agencies. Marcoleta pointed this out during the finance subcommittee 's deliberations of the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Monday, Oct. 20, that the government’s fight against corruption should not just cater to the business sector but also to the welfare of ordinary Filipinos who religiously pay taxes, including the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT). Lacson...
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), in support of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), has frozen more than ₱4 billion in assets linked to fraudulent flood control projects as the government intensifies its crackdown on corruption. The move follows the AMLC’s issuance of...
"Ganyan na ba tayo kawalang-hiya ngayon? (Are we really this shameless now?)" This was Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong 's flabbergasted reaction to Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. 's remark regarding Zaldy Co 's resignation. Magalong said this during the hearing of...
Senator Mark Villar stated on Thursday, Oct. 2, that none of his relatives acquired government contracts during his five-year tenure as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary. In a statement Thursday, Oct. 2, Senator Mark says that he welcomes and fully supports any...
Malacañang said President Marcos respects the decision of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to keep corruption hearings private. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos respects the ICI 's decision, adding that he will not interfere...
President Marcos has ordered his legal team to study the appointment of Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong as special adviser to the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI), following questions raised over possible conflicts of interest. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III will be meeting with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to discuss the government 's budget process and how insertions are made possible. "I was invited by ICI to shed light on how the usual budget process of government or of the...
The three-member Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has buckled down to work to investigate irregularities in government infrastructure projects, prioritizing flood control, ICI special adviser and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong said on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Magalong said the panel,...
While President Marcos defined the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) as a fact-finding team that has no contempt power, he will not close his doors for efforts to give the body more powers. A group of lawmakers has urged Congress to fast-track the passage of House Bill 4453, which...
