00:00Several lawmakers expressed support to President Ferdinand R. Marquez Jr.'s statement on the anomalous flood control projects and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Our Mela Les Moros has more.
00:13President Ferdinand R. Marquez Jr. is right. Evidence, not politics, should be the basis in filing cases against personalities involved in the flood control scandal.
00:24This was emphasized by House Committee on Human Rights Chair Bienvenido Abante Jr. following the Chief Executive's latest report on the issue.
00:32According to Abante, they support the President's push for accountability, transparency, and stronger safeguards in government.
00:40He noted that it's easy to make speculations, but accountability requires facts.
00:45Abante also agreed with President's statement that as of now, there is still no solid evidence against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, which is why his name is not included in the list of those who may face charges.
00:58House Deputy Speaker Paulo Ortega expressed a similar view, especially since various government agencies have also found no link between Romualdez and the controversy.
01:08Meanwhile, House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said,
01:11To further strengthen the fight against corruption, the House Committee on Government Reorganization is now holding hearings on a bill seeking to strengthen the Independent Commission for Infrastructure,
01:40the Structure or ICI.
01:42The Makabayan Block, on the other hand, has filed a separate resolution calling for an investigation into the alleged questionable flood control projects in Davos City.
01:51May mga nakita tayong malinaw na indikasyon ng posibleng ghost, may incomplete projects, may overpriced, definitely grossly overpriced projects, double funding, at iba pa.
02:08Mela Lesmoraz from the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.
