MANILA — Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis Chavit Singson has offered to testify before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on alleged corruption in flood control projects, Senate President Pro Tempore and committee chair Panfilo Ping Lacson said.

Lacson said the next hearing is tentatively set for April 14, but he added it could be moved up.

“He sent a letter, he indicated he wanted to testify. Sabi ko yes if you are testifying on flood control projects, we will schedule a hearing. Tentatively we scheduled it for April 14. but if we can hold it much earlier, why not?” Lacson said in an interview.

Singson reportedly visited Lacson’s Senate office on Monday to express his willingness to testify but did not submit an affidavit at that time.

When asked if Singson would provide an affidavit prior to the hearing, Lacson said, “he may or he may not.”

“He’s a former governor. I leave it up to him to justify his presence. Makita nyo naman ang credibility or incredibility, whichever the case ng kanyang sasabihin (You will see the credibility or incredibility of his statements, whichever the case may be),” he added.

Regarding 18 former soldiers allegedly involved in delivering kickbacks, Lacson said he would consult with his colleagues. He earlier said he is open to inviting them to testify as long as their statements reflect reality.