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Preparations go underway at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on July 20, 2022. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File

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Vivienne Gulla

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175569617141220220720-sona-congress-preps-md-11.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The House of Representatives authorized on Wednesday three committees to conduct a joint probe into flood control projects, after the President ordered a probe into possible corruption in said projects.</p><p>During the House plenary session on Wednesday, the lower chamber adopted House Resolution 145 authorizing the committees on Public Accounts, Public Works and Highways, and Good Government and Public Accountability to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation on the implementation of flood control projects undertaken by the DPWH and other related agencies.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/8/20/marcos-inspects-flood-control-project-in-bulacan-as-probe-intensifies-0913"><strong>Marcos &#x27;very angry&#x27; over P55-M &#x27;ghost&#x27; riverwall project in Baliuag, Bulacan<br/></strong></a></div><p>Mamayang Liberal Party-List Rep. Leila de Lima registered her objection to the adoption of the resolution over a potential conflict of interest.</p><p>&quot;I take the position that it would not be prudent on the part of this House, as it might entail possible conflict of interest,&quot; De Lima said.</p><p>“It is, in short, the House itself investigating the issue, when there are so many reports, when there are so many speculations about the possible involvement of certain members of the House,&quot; she added. &quot;This would not sit well to the public. It would impact significantly on the integrity and dignity of this institution.&quot;</p><p>Last Friday, House Committee on Public Accounts chairperson Terry Ridon of Bicol Saro party-list asserted that it is within the powers of the House to look into flood control projects.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/8/14/legislators-contractors-tagged-in-anomalous-flood-control-deals-to-be-invited-to-house-probe-1111"><strong>Legislators, contractors tagged in &#x27;anomalous&#x27; flood control deals to be invited to House probe</strong></a></div><p>Ridon said any House members implicated in hearings will be given an opportunity to respond. The panel will then recuse itself from the probe, and endorse it to a third-party body.</p>

<p>The House of Representatives authorized on Wednesday three committees to conduct a joint probe into flood control projects, after the President ordered a probe into possible corruption in said projects.</p>

The House of Representatives authorized on Wednesday three committees to conduct a joint probe into flood control projects, after the President ordered a probe into possible corruption in said projects.

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House authorizes Tri-Comm to investigate flood control projects

Vivienne Gulla,

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Published August 20, 2025 09:47 PM PHT

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Updated August 20, 2025 10:05 PM PHT

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