Malacañang underscored the principle of separation of powers between the Executive branch and the House of Representatives (HOR) in light of the chamber’s upcoming investigation into the Manila Bay Dolomite Beach Resort on November 17.
In a press briefing on Tuesday, November 4, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will not intervene in any manner regarding the planned probe.
“Unang-una po, muli, ang ipapaalala natin na may separation of powers. So, kung ano man po ang magiging trabaho at gagawing mga hakbang ng House of Representatives (HOR) sa pag-iimbestiga dito sa Dolomite Beach, ‘yan naman po ay kanilang trabaho—at hindi po hahadlang sa anumang hakbang ang Pangulo patungkol diyan,” said Castro.
She added that the investigation could serve as an opportunity to determine whether the project had any irregularities, contributed to flooding in Metro Manila, or affected the country’s environment.
Castro also denied claims that the probe is politically motivated or intended to divert attention from alleged irregularities in flood control projects.
“Hindi naman po ibig sabihin na kapag ka po iniimbestigahan ang mga proyekto ng nakaraang administrasyon, ito’y pamumulitika lamang… Parang hindi naman po yata tama ‘yon,” she stated.
The Palace maintained that the House has full authority to conduct the inquiry and that the President respects its independence.