MANILA, Sept. 15 -- Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday ordered House committees to confront allegations involving anomalous flood control projects with fairness and transparency, while ensuring that the legislative work continues to address the needs of the people.

"These are serious matters, and I emphasized that the integrity of the House must always be above question," Romualdez said after meeting with the chairpersons of key committees.

He said lawmakers must show accountability as part of their service to the people.

"The House will face these matters openly and responsibly, so that truth may be established and justice may prevail," he added.

Romualdez also reminded the panel chairs that while investigations are going o...