Senators Imee Marcos and Rodante Marcoleta held a press conference on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to present a "Minority Report" regarding the investigation into alleged flood control anomalies, citing the need to identify the "masterminds" behind the scheme.
The senators expressed their dissatisfaction with the current trajectory of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's investigation, which they claim has focused primarily on implementing agencies and contractors while overlooking high-level involvement.
Calls for a Comprehensive Investigation
Senator Imee Marcos announced her full support for the minority report, which was completed on December 10. She emphasized that accountability should not be limited to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) or private contractors.
"Tama ang diin ng report na ang tanging isang komprehensibo, patas, walang takot na imbestigasyon lang ang makakatsyak ng tunay na salarin. Yung mga mastermind ang dapat managot,” Marcos said.
Marcos also raised concerns regarding the suspension of the investigation following the testimony of Orly Guteza.
She stated that critical leads provided to the committee chairman have remained unaddressed, suggesting that the probe has overlooked those who may have truly planned and benefited from the flood control scheme.
Questions Over Witness Testimony
Senator Rodante Marcoleta highlighted specific testimonies involving two masked witnesses. He questioned the committee’s focus on a contractor, Curlee Discaya, who was accused by the witnesses of being involved with a property at 30 Tamarind Street in South Forbes Park.
Marcoleta noted that the address is significant because of previous statements made by former Representative Zaldy Co.
"That 30 Tamarind Street is part of the statement of Zaldy Co, where he said 1 billion pesos was delivered there," Marcoleta said.
"He said it was the drop-off point told to him by Martin Romualdez. We should have asked who the owner is and where the contract is, but when the name of Martin Romualdez was mentioned, we finished."
Disclosure of Findings
The senators explained that they released the document as a "Minority Report" because the official committee report has yet to be finalized. Marcoleta noted that the resignation of Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson and the legislative break contributed to the delay in the main proceedings.
"This is neither a concurring nor a dissenting report," Marcoleta clarified, citing Senate rules that usually require such opinions to be attached to a finished committee report.
"We called it a minority report so that it can be used. It contains our observations, findings, issues, recommendations, and a set of possible legislative measures."
Due to the length and volume of the document, Marcoleta announced that a soft copy of the full report will be provided to the media and the public. He emphasized that providing a digital version is more practical than physical copies, given the "thickness" of the report.
The report also identifies "potential personalities" whom the senators believe could face charges based on their findings.
