MANILA, Philippines — Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno yesterday challenged House of Representatives Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. to file a criminal complaint against him in connection with the alleged multibillion-peso flood control scam under the Duterte administration. “He should file a case with the Office of the Ombudsman so that I can explain,” Diokno told ABS-CBN News Channel. I do not know CT Leoncio from Adam and I only heard of Aremar during the House Question Hour (on the budget last Dec. 11),” Diokno said. These flood control projects submitted by the district engineers are then used to come up with a list of projects for approval by Secretary Diokno. Rody still backs DioknoPresident Duterte has reiterated his support for Diokno amid clamor from House members that he be fired.

Source: Philippine Star January 08, 2019 16:03 UTC