Political ties, selective accountability shadow flood probe — analysts - BusinessWorld Online

Political ties, selective accountability shadow flood probe — analysts - BusinessWorld Online

By Erika Mae P. Sinaking, Reporter and Pexcel John Bacon THE government’s pursuit of lawmakers linked to a multibillion-peso flood control scandal risks losing credibility as political ties and uneven enforcement raise concerns over selective accountability, analysts said. The handling of cases involving former Party-list Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” S. Co and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez will test whether authorities are willing to go afte…

Lacson to present flood control progress report in privilege speech

MANILA, Philippines —  Sen. Panfilo Lacson said he opted to present, through a privilege speech, the results of the Senate investigation into the flood control fund mess to pave the way for the resumption of public hearings on the scandal.The Senate president pro tempore said he is set to deliver the chairman’s progress report on the alleged flood control anomaly in a privilege speech when the Senate resumes session on May 4.Lacson, chairman of …

Marcoleta urges Blue Ribbon panel to invite Martin Romualdez: 'He's ready to talk'

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Rodante Marcoleta on Monday called on the Senate blue ribbon committee to invite former Speaker and incumbent Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez to the next hearing on the flood control mess.

Lacson to present Blue Ribbon report via privilege speech

Despite a lack of supporting signatures for the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's partial report on the flood control scam, Senate President Pro Tempore

Ping Lacson Plans To Invite Martin Romualdez, Zaldy Co to Senate Flood Control Probe

Sen. Ping Lacson Speaks on Senate Flood Control Investigation Following Zaldy Co’s Rumored Detention in Prague PING LACSON – The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman plans to invite both former Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Congressman Zaldy Co to the flood control hearing. Amid the ongoing call for accountability over the supposed multi-billion flood control ... Read more The post Ping Lacson Plans To Invite Martin Romualdez, Zaldy Co to…