The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday issued a statement addressed to government officials, warning against any attempts to change the Senate leadership or redirect investigations into flood control projects.
“The Filipino people are watching closely. After the revelations of massive anomalies in flood control projects, any move to change Senate leadership or redirect investigations now would only heighten public suspicion of a cover-up,” the CBCP said.
It then called on all public officials to uphold the integrity of ongoing inquiries into the flood control corruption scandal.
The group also stated that the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) must be “empowered to investigate fully and freely, without political interference from any branch of government.”
“We strongly oppose any attempt to preempt or derail the investigation through backroom deals, leadership takeovers, or selective justice. A nation cannot heal when its moral arteries are clogged by corruption and self-interest,” the CBCP said.
“This is a defining moment for public accountability. We urge both Congress and Malacañang to prove that they serve the common good, not partisan power. Let the truth flow freely. Let the ICI do its work — thoroughly, transparently, and without fear or favor,” it added.
The CBCP concluded its statement by saying “no” to a whitewash, and “yes” to full accountability: “Only through truth can our nation begin to rebuild trust and ensure that flood control no longer becomes another flood of corruption.”
