MANILA – The Palace on Tuesday reiterated that any cases arising from the alleged flood control anomalies must be backed by credible evidence and pursued through due process, even as plunder complaints are reportedly being readied against former lawmakers.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the government is determined to hold accountable those responsible, but stressed that investigations should not be rushed or influenced by media pressure.
“Alam naman natin na ang Pangulong Marcos Jr. ang nanguna sa imbestigasyon at nais niyang mapanagot ang may sala. Ebidensya at due process ang mahalaga,” Castro said.
She also made clear that the administration does not condone filing cases without firm basis or resorting to questionable methods.
The statement came after Jesus Crispin Remulla revealed that his office is working on plunder charges against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senate President Francis Escudero over alleged irregularities linked to flood control projects.
Castro urged restraint, cautioning against turning the issue into a political spectacle.
“Ang mga kaso ay dumadaan sa masusing pag-aaral at hindi dapat gawing palabas lamang para sa publiko,” she said, adding that noise and speculation do not contribute to achieving justice.
According to Remulla, complaints—possibly including conspiracy—could be filed as early as May, as authorities continue consolidating evidence involving multiple officials.
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