Manila, Sept. 29 -- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Monday submitted an initial interim report and recommendation to the Office of the Ombudsman in relation to the anomalous PHP289.5-million flood control project in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.

The 32-page report recommended the possible filing of graft, malversation, and falsification charges against resigned Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co and 13 Department of Public Works and Highways officials over their alleged participation in the dike project along the Mag-Asawang Tubig River.

The ICI observed that the steel sheet piles installed measured only about 2.5 to 3 meters in length, despite the contract's Detailed Engineering Design requiring 12-meter piles.

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