Manila, June 16 -- Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday said he would inhibit from the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's investigation into alleged flood control anomalies.

Senator Francis Pangilinan is set to lead a subcommittee that will handle the inquiry.

Tulfo, the newly designated Blue Ribbon chairperson, said the move is intended to address calls for his inhibition and assure the public that the investigation will proceed.

"Sabi ko pag nagkaroon ng special session, bubuuin na talaga 'yung totoong Blue Ribbon. Bubuuin 'yun at pagkatapos doon, mag-designate tayo ng subcommittee na hahawak ng lahat ng imbestigasyon sa flood control (I said once there is a special session, the real Blue Ribbon will be formed. After that, we will designate a...