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The Senate blue ribbon committee will leave the investigation of alleged irregularities in government flood control projects to the Office of the Ombudsman, committee chair Sen. Erwin Tulfo said Friday.
Tulfo announced the move after meeting behind closed doors with Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla and Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian at the anti-graft body’s office.
He said the committee had already begun turning over documents related to the flood control inquiry to the Ombudsman for further investigation.
Tulfo added that Remulla had indicated the anti-graft body would take charge of the matter, allowing the Senate panel to focus on other possible issues of public concern.
He said the blue ribbon committee is considering another investigation involving a matter that affects many Filipinos.
Asked whether the panel could next look into PrimeWater or solar power-related concerns, Tulfo said the committee was still gathering information and would not announce a specific probe yet.
