Senators Kiko Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros signed the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s partial report on the investigation into government flood control projects, adding momentum to the probe as the document moves closer to possible presentation before the Senate plenary.
Both senators followed Bam Aquino, who was the first lawmaker to sign the committee report. Blue Ribbon Committee chair Ping Lacson also affixed his signature, bringing the total number of signatories to four.
Lacson said more support is required before the report can advance formally in the chamber. “We need five more signatures,” he said. Under Senate rules, at least nine members of the committee must sign a report before it can be adopted and submitted to the plenary for discussion and possible action.
The partial report stems from the Blue Ribbon Committee’s ongoing investigation into the implementation of flood control projects funded by the national government. The inquiry examined how public funds were allocated and how infrastructure projects intended to mitigate flooding were carried out in different parts of the country.
Hearings conducted by the committee reviewed project documents, budget allocations, and testimonies presented during the proceedings. Lawmakers raised questions about how flood control projects were implemented and whether government spending tied to these programs was properly managed.
The signing of the report by Pangilinan and Hontiveros comes amid broader public interest surrounding the probe. Calls have also reached the Supreme Court seeking the release of the Senate panel’s draft report on the flood control investigation, reflecting growing attention on the findings of the inquiry.
For now, the document remains a partial report while the committee continues its work. Once the required number of signatures is secured, the report can be formally transmitted to the Senate plenary where lawmakers may debate its findings and consider the next steps in the investigation.
