The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has yet to fix a date for House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos’ appearance, but its executive director Brian Hosaka said the proceedings are expected to be livestreamed by default unless the lawmaker specifically asks for a closed-door session.
Marcos, who serves as Ilocos Norte representative and is the son of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has formally written ICI chairperson Andres Reyes Jr. to say he is prepared to attend the commission’s hearings following allegations raised by former lawmaker Zaldy Co.
In his letter, Marcos told the panel: “Let me state this clearly and without hesitation: I am willing to appear before the Commission at any time. I welcome the opportunity to shed light on any matter that may assist your review.” He added that he was “ready to cooperate, answer questions, and provide any clarification needed to move this investigation forward.”
Marcos asked the commission to coordinate directly with his staff on when he should show up. “Please inform my office of the schedule you deem appropriate. You have my commitment that I will be there,” he said.
Co had earlier linked the majority leader to allegedly questionable “insertions” in the national budget, claiming that Marcos’ allocations in the 2023, 2024, and 2025 spending plans went beyond a combined P50 billion.
The congressman has rejected Co’s accusations, branding them as false and accusing the former lawmaker of attempting to drag down the current administration while deflecting questions on supposed irregularities in flood control projects.
Hosaka said that while the commission has received Marcos’ letter offering to attend, no specific schedule has been finalized for his appearance.
