MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants the independent commission that would investigate irregularities in flood control projects to have subpoena power, Malacañang said Thursday.
Marcos wants subpoena power for body investigating flood projects
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Malacañang was finalizing an executive order creating the commission with the authority to issue subpoenas or summon individuals involved in order to carry out the probe effectively., This news data comes from:http://gyglfs.com
"The President wants the independent commission to have the subpoena power," Castro said in a Palace press briefing.
Marcos wants subpoena power for body investigating flood projects
"The President wants the independent commission to be empowered, to be given teeth, so that it can better carry out its mandate," she added.
Marcos had ordered a thorough investigation into flood control projects in the past three years after personally confirming some infrastructure projects to be either substandard or nonexistent.
- India to cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods to boost local demand following steep US tariffs
- Australia expels Iran ambassador over antisemitic attacks
- Sen. Go calls for round-the-clock DFA support for OFWs welfare
- Discayas to file raps vs protesters, will attend Senate hearing — lawyer
- What to know about Indonesia's nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks
- Major road closures in Manila announced for 2025 Bar Examinations
- President Marcos Jr. visits Cambodia to strengthen ties
- La Niña may return but temperatures will remain high, UN says
- Heavy rain causes flooding, landslides and 8 deaths in Vietnam and Thailand
- Gloria Arroyo files bill to empower Office of the Vice President
