Tag: ICI
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PAO Assigns 8 Lawyers to Support ICI During Transition
PAO Deploys Eight Lawyers to Aid the ICI During Transition The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has announced an eight-lawyer deployment to assist the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) as it navigates its transition period. The arrangement, described by the ICI as a critical step in safeguarding legal compliance and governance, is set to begin on…
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ICI Seeks Immigration Lookout Orders for Romualdez, Escudero, Estrada, Revilla in Flood Control Probe
Overview The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBOs) against a high-profile group tied to its ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. The list includes former Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Senate president Francis Escudero, former senator Bong Revilla, Sen. Jinggoy…
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ICI Seeks Immigration Lookout Orders for 32 Officials in Flood Control Probe
IC I Expands Lookout Orders as Flood Control Probe Grows The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has formally asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBO) for 32 individuals, including former Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Senate President Francis Escudero, and former senator Bong Revilla. The request is part of the…
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Erice Urges Special Session to Fast-Track ICI Power Expansion Bill
Erice Calls for Urgent Action on ICI Bill Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice has urged the House of Representatives to consider a special session if necessary to tackle House Bill No. 4453, a measure aimed at strengthening the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI). The proposed bill would grant the ICI contempt powers and expanded subpoena authority,…
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Erice Urges Special Session to Fast-Track ICI Bill Certifying Urgency for Flood Project Oversight
Erice Pushes for a Special Session to Strengthen the ICI Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice has urged the House of Representatives to convene a special session if needed to pass a measure strengthening the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI). The bill, House Bill No. 4453, would grant the ICI contempt powers and expanded subpoena authority as…
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Marcos Warns on Strong Cases Against Flood Control Corruption, Targets ‘Big Fish’
President’s vow: accountability with strong, lawful cases President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored a clear message: the government must build strong, legally sound cases against individuals connected to flood-control anomalies. Speaking in a preview teaser for an upcoming podcast, he warned that rushing weak charges would backfire and undermine the long-term fight against corruption in infrastructure…
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Marcos vows strong cases against flood control corruption culprits
President vows tough, lawful action against flood control corruption President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reiterated a firm commitment: the government will pursue strong, well-founded cases against individuals tied to corruption in flood control projects. Speaking ahead of the release of a new podcast episode, the president warned that weak or rushed cases could backfire,…
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Speaker Dy Advocates for ICI to Lead Flood Control Probe
Introduction In a recent press conference, Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III expressed his belief that the investigation into alleged irregularities in government flood control projects is best entrusted to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). This stance is particularly significant given the ongoing discussions about transparency and accountability in government projects under President Ferdinand Marcos,…
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Speaker Dy Advocates for ICI Over House Committee in Flood Control Probe
Introduction In a recent press conference, Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III emphasized the importance of allowing the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to take the lead in investigating anomalous flood control projects. This statement comes amid ongoing scrutiny and complications regarding infrastructure projects under the current administration. Context of the Flood Control Probe The House…
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Speaker Dy Advocates for ICI to Handle Anomalous Flood Control Probe
Introduction In a recent press conference, Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III shared his perspective on the ongoing investigation into alleged anomalies in government flood control projects. He underscored the importance of assigning this probe to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), a body established by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to ensure thoroughness and impartiality in…