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SUPPORT for the creation of an independent panel to investigate anomalous flood-control projects implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to snowball.

SUPPORT for the creation of an independent panel to investigate anomalous flood-control projects implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways continues to snowball.Throwing their support behind President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s anti-corruption drive were the Association of General and Flag Officers , an organization of retired generals and naval officers, the Nagkaisa Labor Coalition and the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines , two of the country’s biggest labor groups.

He underscored the importance of labor representatives in the fact-finding body to ensure that workers’ perspectives are at the table in demanding transparency and accountability.Matula also called on the Department of Justice , the National Bureau of Investigation , and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group to start a parallel investigation to prevent further misuse of public funds.

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