MANILA – The Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBO) against several lawmakers, government officials, and private individuals implicated in alleged irregularities in flood control projects.

An ILBO directs immigration officers to monitor the travel of individuals under investigation.

On the list are former Senate president Francis Escudero, former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Senators Joel Villanueva and Jinggoy Estrada, and former senators Ramon Revilla Jr. and Nancy Binay.

Also named were Representatives Roman Romulo, James “Jojo” Ang, Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde, Nicanor “Nikki” Briones, Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro, Florida “Rida” Robes, Eleandro Madrona, Benjamin Agarao, Leody Tarriela, Reynante Arrogancia, Teodorico Haresco Jr., Antonieta Eudela, Dean Asistio, and Marivic Co Pilar, as well as former representatives Marvin Rillo and Florencio Noel.

Included as well were Commission on Audit Commissioner Mario Lipana, his wife Marilou Laurio-Lipana, Department of Education Undersecretary Trygve Olaivar, and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineers Loida “Bogs” Magalong, Ramon Devanadera, Johnny Protesta Jr., and Arturo Gonzales Jr.

Private individuals Carlene Villa and businessman Maynard Ngu were also listed.

The ICI said the individuals are “in a relevant position that operates to make (them) an inevitable personality during the fact-finding process.”

“The timely issuance of an ILBO is of utmost necessity to enable the commission to proceed without delay and to hold those liable accountable to the Filipino people,” the ICI said.

It also asked the Bureau of Immigration to “inform the ICI and other law enforcement agencies of any information regarding the impending travel of the subjects.” (PNA)