The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has deferred its April 14 hearing on anomalous flood control projects, pending the formal submission of a sworn affidavit by former Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson and the needed signatures for the partial committee report, Senate President Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon panel Chairman Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said.
Lacson said he may consider calling a hearing if Singson submits at least a copy of his draft affidavit, and if five more committee members sign the partial committee report so it can be reported out on the Senate floor.
“The Committee has deemed it necessary to reschedule the public hearing contingent on the mitigation of the current National Energy Emergency and the formal submission of your sworn affidavit, including all pertinent supporting documents. Additionally, the Committee has deferred the resumption of the hearings pending the review and signing of the Partial Committee Report currently before its members,” Lacson said in a letter to Singson, informing him of the deferment of the hearings until further notice.
“We appreciate your cooperation and will provide updates regarding the new schedule as soon as it is determined,” he added.
In Filipino: Lacson: Blue Ribbon Flood Control Hearings, Ipinagpaliban Habang Hinihintay ang Affidavit ni Singson at Pirma sa Partial Report
