The Philippine National Police (PNP) started sending voluminous documents to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) as part of the ongoing investigation into the multibillion-peso scandal related to flood control projects.
On Monday, personnel from the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) visited the ICI office located in Taguig City, bringing with them 95 boxes filled with documents collected during the field validation of alleged ghost flood control projects across the nation.
The commission is expected to thoroughly review the materials to uncover irregularities and ensure accountability.
ICI Commissioner Rogelio Singson expressed expectations for support, not only from the PNP, but also from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, saying 64 personnel from both the police and military have been assigned to collect intelligence regarding irregular flood control projects constructed by the leading contractors, as revealed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
“We expect an influx of information,” Singson said.
The PNP, under the leadership of Director Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., had engaged in discussions with ICI officials regarding strategies aimed at improving information-sharing and system integration among partner agencies in connection with the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in government flood control and infrastructure projects.
The police force conveyed its willingness to provide assistance to the ICI in terms of technical and investigative support—specifically in engineering verification, forensic validation, and information systems development—to ensure that the process remains transparent, data-driven, and thoroughly documented.
The ICI is currently gathering evidence to support the prosecutions, which could lead to significant reform in the government’s programs.
Congressmen and senators have become part of the ongoing ICI probe related to the flood control anomaly.
ICI Chairman Justice Andres Reyes Jr., meanwhile, commended law enforcement agencies that had begun to issue warrants and detain those individuals involved in the multi-bullion peso scam.
“It is good news for the Filipino,” said Reyes, emphasizing the importance of swift action in restoring public trust and ensuring accountability.
