MANILA, Oct. 3 -- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday said it will ask the National Bureau of Investigation to look into false information that it had deputized an organization to assist in its investigations.

In a statement, the ICI noted that a misleading article is being circulated online, falsely claiming that it has sought the assistance of a group called Task Force Kasanag International in the investigation of anomalous flood control projects.

"The Commission categorically denies this claim. The ICI has not authorized, deputized or engaged Task Force Kasanag International, or any group led by Mr. John Chong, in any capacity related to its investigation. This report is entirely untrue and should not be giv...