Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson has reiterated his call for the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to conduct an investigation into the alleged flood-control project irregularities in Ilocos Norte.
In a video posted on his official Facebook page on Saturday, October 18, Singson said he would believe in President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. if he initiates a probe into the infrastructure projects in his home province.
“Siya ang lider, siya ang Presidente. Para paniwalaan natin [siya], unahin natin ang Ilocos Norte na imbestigahan para mabilis […]” he stated.
Singson recalled advising the ICI not to look far, claiming there are questionable flood-control projects within Ilocos Norte.
“Sinabi ko na, ‘ICI ‘wag ka na kayong lumayo, sa Ilocos Norte, tingnan n’yo lang dahil may balita na ako na ghost projects at saka masama ‘yong pagkagawa [ng] mga project nila roon sa flood-control,’ nagagalit sila,” he recounted.
He also questioned why Ilocos Norte has not been included in the Senate’s discussions on infrastructure controversies.
“Sa Senado, lumabas na ba ang Ilocos Norte? Wala po. Wala pang lumalabas up to now. Kaya napilitan na ako dahil ako ang binabanatan nila, this is all diversionary tactic,” Singson said.
The former governor revealed that he already dispatched a team to look into the projects on-site.
“So nagpadala na ako ng madaming tao sa Ilocos Norte, marami po silang nakita,” he shared. “Isa lang. Irereserba ko ‘yong mga iba, ipapakita ko lang kung anong klaseng flood-control mayroon sila sa Parparoroc, Vintar […]”
Singson further clarified that a proper investigation by the President would strengthen his credibility.
“Para magkaroon ng kredibilidad ang Presidente na magbintang sa ibang tao. Sa ngayon, nag-aaway na ang mga senador, congressmen [sa] iba-ibang issue,” he concluded.
It can be recalled that on September 19, 2025, Singson already urged authorities to investigate the same issue, alleging that the Discaya couple were contractors of the said flood-control projects in Ilocos Norte.