ICI Seeks Travel Ban on Romualdez, Others in Flood Control Probe

Former House Speaker Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez Sr. and former Senate President Senator Francis Joseph “Chiz” Escudero.

ICI Seeks Travel Ban on Romualdez, Others in Flood Control Probe

By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 8, 2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue an immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) against prominent figures, lawmakers, and government officials allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects.

In a letter dated Oct. 8, 2025, addressed to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, ICI Chairman Justice Andres Reyes Jr. (Ret.) formally requested the ILBO as it cited the commission’s mandate to investigate infrastructure-related irregularities.

The request names high-profile individuals, including Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez Sr., Senators Francis Joseph “Chiz” Escudero and Jose “Jinggoy” Ejercito Estrada, former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Makati Mayor Maria Lourdes Binay Angeles; Commissioner Mario Lipana and Marilou Laurio-Lipana, Undersecretary Trygve Olaivar, Carlene Villa, Maynard Ngu; Reps. Roman Romulo, James Ang, Patrick Michael Vargas, Juan Carlos Atayde, Nicanor Briones, Marcelino Teodoro, Florida Robes, Eleandro Jesus Madrona, Benjamin Agarao; Former congressman Florencio Gabriel Noel, Reps. Leody Tarriela and Reynante Arogancia, former congressman Marvin Rillo; Reps. Teodorico Haresco Jr., Antonieta Eudela, Dean Assistio, and Marivic Co-Pilar; Department of Public Works and Highways District Engineers Loida Busa, “Bogs” Magalong, Ramon Devanadera, Johnny Protesta Jr., and Arturo Gonzales Jr.

The ICI letter emphasizes that the individuals named are “inevitable personalities” in the fact-finding process.

The commission believes that a timely ILBO is crucial to prevent delays and ensure accountability for those involved in the alleged fraudulent flood control projects.

The ICI also asked the Bureau of Immigration to promptly notify the body and other law enforcement agencies of any impending travel plans of the individuals listed.

The ICI is now working in cooperation with related coordinating agencies to uncover the full extent of the alleged corruption.

The issuance of an ILBO would require immigration officials to monitor and report the movements of the named individuals, potentially preventing them from leaving the country while the investigation is ongoing.