TACLOBAN CITY – House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan of the 4Ps party-list group has urged the newly formed Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to launch an aggressive investigation into alleged corruption in flood control and other public works projects to restore public trust and hold wrongdoers accountable.
Libanan said the commission should “leave no stone unturned,” follow the money trail, and recommend charges against those involved to end the culture of impunity and ensure infrastructure projects truly benefit Filipinos.
Created under Executive Order No. 94 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the ICI has broad powers to investigate, issue subpoenas, and recommend prosecutions.
Libanan welcomed these powers and encouraged whistleblowers to come forward, assuring them of protection under the Witness Protection Program.
“The Filipino people deserve transparency and justice,” Libanan said, vowing to monitor the commission’s progress and push for stronger legislative safeguards based on its findings.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
