Palace Assures Flood Control Case Filing is Under Scrutiny, Not Just for Media
Malacañang has firmly stated that the potential filing of cases related to anomalous flood control projects is not merely a media spectacle but is undergoing thorough legal review. According to Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro, the pursuit of justice must be grounded in solid evidence rather than emotional impulses or public clamor.
Response to Inquiries on Possible Cases
Castro made these remarks in response to questions about the possible filing of cases against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senate President Chiz Escudero. She pointed out that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself initiated the investigation into these projects, but the current administration will not file charges without sufficient basis or through evidence planting.
Ongoing Legal Review Process
The official emphasized that every recommendation for case filing is currently being meticulously studied and scrutinized by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of the Ombudsman. Castro added that those making noise in the media do not contribute to the serious process of investigation and holding the truly accountable parties responsible.
Key Points from the Announcement:
- Justice must be based on evidence, not public emotion.
- President Marcos led the investigation into flood control anomalies.
- Cases will not be filed without proper legal grounds.
- The DOJ and Ombudsman are actively reviewing recommendations.
- Media noise is seen as unhelpful to the investigative process.
