Marcos impeachment backer among alleged ‘cong-tractors’

The lawmaker who endorsed the very first impeachment complaint against President Marcos is one of eight “cong-tractors” against whom the Independent Commission for Infrastructure has sought charges in relation to the flood control scam.

- By EJ MACABABBAD

The ICI and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) jointly submitted a referral on Nov. 26, 2025 to the Office of the Ombudsman, stating that eight representatives have possibly committed plunder, direct bribery and violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees and the Government Procurement Reform Act.

The referral stems from their involvement with contracting firms that secured DPWH contracts while holding a seat in Congress.

Among the targeted “cong-tractors” is Rep. Jernie Jett Nisay of Pusong Pinoy Party-list, who has been in the House since 2022 and is part of the minority bloc.