Manila, Jan. 12 -- Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on Monday welcomed the statement of Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman and Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson that there is no evidence linking former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez to the flood control controversy, calling it a timely reminder that investigations must be anchored on facts, not noise.

Adiong said Lacson's remarks underscore the basic standard of due process - allegations must be supported by evidence, affidavits, and documentation before reputations are dragged through the mud.

"This reinforces what should be obvious in any serious inquiry - without factual evidence, sworn statements, and documents, there is nothing to pursue. Critics ...