🚨 NO SPECIAL TREATMENT! SANDRO MARCOS TO FACE PUBLIC SPOTLIGHT IN ‘GHOST PROJECTS’ PROBE! ICI VOWS LIVE STREAM AS PRESIDENTIAL SON CONFRONTS ZALDY CO IMPLICATIONS! 💥
THE UNPRECEDENTED MOVE: MARCOS DEMANDS PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY
The corruption scandal swirling around the nation’s anomalous Flood Control Projects—allegedly involving billions in fictitious infrastructure—has just reached a political flashpoint. Congressman Sandro Marcos, the son of the President and representative for Ilocos’s First District, has formally requested to appear before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to provide information on the ongoing probe.
The explosive detail? According to ICI Executive Director, Atty. Brian Kit Hosaka, Congressman Marcos did not request an executive (private) session.
“If you read the read the request of Congressman Sandro Marcos it was not stated there,” Atty. Hosaka confirmed. “So based on our rules unless there’s a request formal request for an executive session default will be live stream.”
This decision by the Presidential Son is an unprecedented move to confront the controversy in the most public way possible, directly challenging the narrative that has recently implicated him through the statements of former congressman and whistleblower Zaldy Co. The ICI is ensuring the public that despite his status, Congressman Marcos will receive “walang magiging special treatment” (no special treatment) and will proceed through the same process as any other resource person.
THE GAVEL AND THE GAZE: PUBLIC TRUST ON THE LINE
The ICI is framing Congressman Marcos’s voluntary action as a massive opportunity for transparency and a critical moment for the investigation.
Voluntary Testimony is Critical: The Commission emphasized that any information, especially from a person who “will voluntarily appear and testify under oath,” is of huge importance to their mission. They view this as a chance “to gather more information” without having to issue a formal invitation.
Dismissing the Allegations: Crucially, the ICI deliberately distanced the official invitation process from the former Congressman Zaldy Co’s inflammatory statements. They stressed that the invitation to Marcos is solely based on his willingness to assist, regardless of who may have named him.
However, the political and emotional weight of the impending public hearing is undeniable. Congressman Marcos’s appearance is widely seen as his direct response to the damaging suggestion that he may have been involved in the alleged corruption or, at minimum, was privy to the budgeting malpractices being investigated. By choosing a live-streamed session, he is gambling his political reputation on his ability to convince the nation of his innocence and transparency.
THE SHADOW OF SECRECY: OTHER LAWMAKERS CHOOSE PRIVATE SESSIONS
The stark contrast between Congressman Marcos’s public commitment and the actions of his colleagues underscores the gravity of his decision.
While the ICI investigation continues its relentless march, most other lawmakers who have appeared before the commission have opted for strict privacy. The ICI confirmed that hearings involving other resource persons remain private due to their requests for executive sessions.
On the very day Marcos’s letter was confirmed, two other lawmakers—Quezon City 6th District Representative Marivic Co-Pilar and QC 5th District Representative Patrick Michael Vargas—appeared before the ICI.
Patrick Michael Vargas’s Defense: Representative Vargas issued a public statement asserting his voluntary appearance was to “fight for the truth.” He presented documents to the commission, vehemently denying any connection to the controversial Disgaya projects in District 5 and insisting there are “no ghost projects” in his own district.
The Information Blackout: The ICI, while confirming the attendance of the lawmakers, reiterated that they “cannot share with you the details because they were all in executive session.” They only disclosed that the focus was on how the flood control projects were funded and how the budget process was conducted.
This pattern of closed-door testimonies highlights the political courage—or perhaps the strategic necessity—of Congressman Marcos’s choice to face the public glare.
THE UNYIELDING PROBE: FOLLOW THE MONEY
The ICI’s investigation remains deeply focused on the financial and procedural core of the scandal. They are not chasing personalities; they are tracing the flow of public funds, specifically investigating:
How the projects were funded.
How the budget process was conducted.
The ultimate aim is to dismantle the systemic mechanisms that allowed billions of pesos meant for critical, life-saving flood control infrastructure to allegedly vanish into “ghost projects.”
Congressman Sandro Marcos, as a high-ranking member of the legislative branch, is uniquely positioned to shed light on these internal budgetary processes. His testimony, if delivered publicly and truthfully, has the potential to become the turning point in this historic corruption probe.
The nation waits for the setting of the date. The stage is being set for an unprecedented confrontation between the highest levels of political power and the public’s demand for accountability. The ICI’s promise of no special treatment and a live stream ensures that the whole country will be watching as the Presidential Son steps up to clear his name and potentially expose the truth about the missing flood funds.
