00:00The House Committee's name speaks to the scope of its probe to cover not only flood control structures but infrastructure by and large.
00:07And it will be an exhaustive inquiry to include ocular trips to failed or phantom projects nationwide as we hear more from Armella Les Moras.
00:17Not only ghost flood control projects but also anomalous road and bridge constructions, among others, will be investigated by the House Infrastructure Committee.
00:27According to Infracom co-chair Terry Ridon, their inquiry will begin on September 2.
00:33He said the probe is expected to be in-depth and wide-ranging, covering Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
00:39It includes all infrastructure projects and more importantly, it includes a very expanded timeline.
00:45So, ibig sabihin, if you're able to find projects that have been ghosted, projects that are substandard at any time, but what's implemented by any government, we will do it.
00:59Aside from the hearings, the joint panel will also conduct ocular inspections in areas where the failed projects are located.
01:06House Committee on Human Rights Chair Bienvenido Abante Jr. also suggested,
01:10Amid the issue on flood control projects, President Ferdinand R. Marquez Jr. has ordered a lifestyle check on government officials.
01:37Some House leaders have expressed support for this move and are also ready to cooperate.
02:07To prevent further anomalies, Congress has already tightened its scrutiny, even during the deliberations on the proposed budget.
02:16Today, a People's Budget Review was also held at the House of Representatives,
02:20where civil society organizations took the opportunity to present their suggestions and comments on the proposed 2026 national budget.
02:28Every week po, depende po kung aling ahensya po yung gusto nilang talakayin,
02:34yung vice chairperson po ng Committee on Appropriations na in charge doon po sa pag-sponsor nung budget na yon,
02:41ay makakasama nila.
02:43Malalas Moros from the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.
