Ann Matibag drops mic on Paolo Duterte: Davao flood control probe has nothing to do with Laguna
Representative Ann Matibag has publicly rejected claims by Representative Paolo Duterte linking an NBI investigation into Davao flood control projects to her own district in Laguna. She emphasized that her office and her husband's role as NBI director are separate and unrelated to the ongoing probe.
Why it matters
This highlights political tensions and potential conflicts of interest within the Philippine government regarding infrastructure oversight.
Manila Bulletin - Ann Matibag drops mic on Paolo Duterte: Davao flood control probe has nothing to do with Laguna
Ann Matibag drops mic on Paolo Duterte: Davao flood control probe has nothing to do with Laguna
Rep. Ann Matibag clarified that the NBI's probe into Davao flood control anomalies has no connection to Laguna projects and that her congressional office operates separately from her husband, NBI Director Melvin Matibag.
She challenged Rep. Paolo Duterte to submit evidence if he has documents or videos showing irregularities in her district, and pledged full cooperation with lawful inquiries.
Matibag stressed consistency in investigations, and said only records and evidence should determine accountability, and refused to engage in a distracting exchange.
Laguna 1st district Rep. Ann Matibag (left), Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte (Facebook)
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