MANILA, Aug. 16 -- A member of the soon-to-be-formed House of Representatives tri-committee that will investigate alleged anomalous flood control projects will be inviting Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong to shed light on the supposed involvement of lawmakers on illegal deals.

Magalong has accused some lawmakers of getting kickbacks of as much as 30 to 40 percent of the budget for flood control and infrastructure projects.

At the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon, who is also the chair of the Committee on Public Accounts, said they are considering inviting the former police officer once the committee is established.

"We don't see any problem inviting Mayor Magalong. I just want to be clear. W...