Biz groups: Flood-control probes shouldn’t end with filing of charges

MANILA, Philippines – Ahead of the Senate’s resumed flood-control probe, four business and civil society groups urged faster investigation and prosecution of those linked to the multibillion-peso scandal. In a joint statement, the groups said that while charges have already been filed against several high-profile officials, many individuals identified in ongoing investigations have yet to be brought to justice. READ: Senate panel to continue flood control probe on June 4 The Management Association of the Philippines, the Justice Reform Initiative, the Institute for Solidarity in Asia and the Institute of Corporate Directors’ statement came a day before the Senate blue ribbon […]...

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