DOTC chief ready to face Ombudsman's MRT 3 probe

MANILA, Philippines - Transportation and Communications Secretary Jun Abaya on Thursday said he will face any probe regarding alleged anomalous transactions committed by his department.

 

"If you have nothing to hide, there is no reason to fear any investigation," Abaya said in a statement.

 

Abaya issued the statement after the Office of the Ombudsman summoned him and several officials of the transportation department in line with the preliminary investigation on the graft charges in connection with the Metro Transit Rail Line 3 maintenance contract.

 

"As always, we will cooperate fully with the investigation of the Office of the Ombudsman, just as we have with investigations undertaken by different branches and agencies of government, such as the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the National Bureau of Investigation," Abaya said.

 

"We remain committed to transparency and the eradication of corruption in government. Ultimately, it is the public that will benefit from the search for truth," he added.