MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants the independent commission that would investigate irregularities in flood control projects to have subpoena power, Malacañang said Thursday.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Malacañang was finalizing an executive order creating the commission with the authority to issue subpoenas or summon individuals involved in order to carry out the probe effectively.
"The President wants the independent commission to have the subpoena power," Castro said in a Palace press briefing.
Marcos wants subpoena power for body investigating flood projects, This news data comes from:http://gyglfs.com
"The President wants the independent commission to be empowered, to be given teeth, so that it can better carry out its mandate," she added.
Marcos had ordered a thorough investigation into flood control projects in the past three years after personally confirming some infrastructure projects to be either substandard or nonexistent.
- Pagasa sees cyclone-free week across PH
- 500 Internal Server Error
- DPWH exec asked lawmaker to make budget insertions — Lacson
- Earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills at least 610 people and injures 1,300
- DPWH to revisit budget, to complete revisions within 2 weeks
- Metro Manila disaster agencies expand response areas in preparation for 'Big One'
- PH Army showcases disaster response capabilities before Thai defense officials
- SC clarifies rules on land ownership
- Eight towns in Cotabato cancel classes on Monday
- DoJ to begin preliminary investigation into missing cockfighting enthusiasts
