Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte Says ICI No “Power Nor Jurisdiction” Over him
PAOLO DUTERTE
– The Davao Congressman declined to attend the flood control investigation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
Amid the flood control mess in the Philippines, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered the creation of an independent commission that will investigate the matter. The Chief Executive’s order led to the creation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure or ICI.
independent body for infrastructure probe has the power to move for the seizure of assets as well as the issuance of subpoena
for the flood control investigation. It is led by former Justice Andres Reyes Jr.
ICI has already invited several government officials tagged into the flood control mess including former House Speaker Martin Romualdez
. Amid the flood control corruption accusations against him, the former House Speaker claimed that he is willing to extend any help for the faster resolution of the issue.
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Senators Chiz Escudero and Joel Villanueva are also among those who appeared before the ICI. A few days ago, it was reported that presidential son and Ilocos Norte Congressman Sandro Marcos and Davao Congressman Paolo Duterte were invited by the commission. Cong.
Sandro Marcos said he is ready to appear before the ICI as “no one is above the law”
“The ICI appears without power nor jurisdiction over me,”
Duterte wrote in his letter.
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Amid the flood control mess in the Philippines and the corruption accusations of Zaldy Co against the President, Davao Cong.
Paolo Duterte was seemingly calling for Pres. Bongbong Marcos to return the alleged loot from the government funds