ICI to refer cases vs 3 more senators linked to flood control scam

THE Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) said on Thursday it will recommend next week the filing of charges against at least three sitting or former senators for alleged corruption tied to flood control projects.

- By Erika Mae P. Sinaking

ICI chairman Andres B. Reyes, Jr. said that the new recommendations would add to a growing list of lawmakers under scrutiny for alleged misuse of public works funds.

“We will be filing cases at least against three sitting or former senators. At least three next week,” Mr. Reyes told reporters ata briefing.

He did not identify the senators, but noted the fresh complaint will bring the number of senators tagged in the flood mess to five. The ICI earlier referred cases against Senators Jose “Jinggoy” P. Estrada and Joel J. Villanueva.