Palace defends NBI probe on SEAG; Matibag scraps trip
The Philippine government is defending the National Bureau of Investigation's probe into 2019 SEA Games facilities, denying claims that it is meant to intimidate political opponents. The investigation follows questions raised by Senator Alan Cayetano regarding the NBI's scheduling.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights ongoing political tensions and allegations of corruption within major government infrastructure projects.
MANILA, Philippines - Malaca ang defended the National Bureau of Investigation's probe into the alleged anomalies surrounding the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games facilities, saying the NBI has the mandate to look into reports of irregularities.
"As the head of the NBI, if you heard something like that, what is the right thing to do? Disregard? Sleep on it? Ignore? Or investigate? Shouldn't he investigate it?" Palace press officer Claire Castro said in a media briefing yesterday.
Castro also refuted allegations that the investigation is intended to intimidate minority senators in the impeachment court.
"A person who has nothing to be afraid of will never be intimidated. The investigation will be done because there is an issue that dates back to 2019. This is not meant to intimidate, to oppress a person who has not committed any wrongdoing," she said.
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