Manila, Sept. 22 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has asked the assistance of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of National Defense (DND) in its investigation into anomalous flood control projects nationwide.

The request for assistance was contained in separate letters addressed to DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla and DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.

Dated Sept. 11 and released to the media on Monday, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon particularly requested assistance from the police and military to validate the "actual status and integrity" of the flood control projects being investigated.

"Pursuant to the directive of His Excellency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., to invest...