Cause-oriented groups stage a rally near the defective Ungka flyover, demanding accountability for the bungled project in Iloilo.
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The town council of Pavia, Iloilo province appealed to the Senate to investigate the defective P680-million flyover that stretches from Iloilo City to its town as local officials criticized the House of Representatives for its inaction.
He was referring to House Resolution No. 72 filed by Makabayan bloc representatives Raoul Danniel Manuel of Kabataan, Arlene Brosas of Gabriela, and France Castro of ACT-Teachers. During last week’s special meeting of the Regional Development Council , a report revealed that all 16 piers of the flyover have been sinking since May 13, 2022.
ACCOUNTABILITY. Protesters hold an indignation rally to demand accountability in connection to the P680-million defective Ungka Flyover in Pavia, Iloilo on May 23, 2023. – courtesy of John Noel E. Herrera, Daily Guardian “We are calling for accountability and transparency because people’s money was spent on this project. Those liable must answer and even be jailed if there is merit,” Sulayao said.
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