House can’t probe flood control due to solons' involvement, says Sandro Marcos

House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos has stated that it would be inappropriate for the House of Representatives to investigate again flood control projects, amid calls for the resumption of the congressional probe into anomalous undertakings. Marcos, in an ambush interview on Monday morning, was asked whether the House would again investigate the flood control projects, to which he replied that it might be inappropriate since some of the solons are involved. Past congressional inquiries have pointed to anomalies and inefficiencies in flood control projects, raising public demand for accountability. However, Marcos's statement suggests a reluctance to reopen the investigation. This stance could draw criticism from citizens, particularly those affected by flooding, and from groups advocating for transparency in public spending. Flood control remains a critical issue in the Philippines, especially during typhoon season, with significant impacts on communities. Scrutiny of past projects and their outcomes is deemed essential for future mitigation efforts. Marcos's position highlights a potential conflict of interest in the legislature's oversight of its own members' activities. Source: Inquirer NewsInfo