Manila, Oct. 5 -- Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romuladez is ready to appear before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), his office said Wednesday.

"The Office of Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez confirms receipt today of the invitation from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). Rep. Romualdez welcomes the opportunity to cooperate with the Commission and fully supports its objective of promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance," a statement read.

"In this regard, Rep. Romualdez is prepared to appear before the Commission."

Earlier, the ICI released a copy of its invitation for Romualdez to testify at its next hearing and shed light on the alleged budget insertions linked to ...