By Jose Cielito Reganit

Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez (Screengrab from House of Representatives livestream)

MANILA – Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romuladez is ready to appear before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), his office said Wednesday.

“The Office of Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez confirms receipt today of the invitation from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). Rep. Romualdez welcomes the opportunity to cooperate with the Commission and fully supports its objective of promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance,” a statement read.

“In this regard, Rep. Romualdez is prepared to appear before the Commission.”

Earlier, the ICI released a copy of its invitation for Romualdez to testify at its next hearing and shed light on the alleged budget insertions linked to the anomalous flood control projects during his tenure as House Speaker.

In a letter dated Oct. 8, ICI Chairperson Andres Reyes Jr. said Romualdez is expected to appear before the commission on Oct. 14.

“We respectfully request that you bring with you, upon your appearance before the said Commission, any documents that you deem relevant in support of your said appearance,” Reyes wrote Romualdez. (PNA)