Manila, Nov. 24 -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night said he would refer to the Office of the Ombudsman information he received about some members of the House of Representatives who allegedly received kickbacks from project contractors.
In a taped speech, Duterte bared that he received a list of lawmakers who were allegedly involved in corruption in projects in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
He said the list was given to him by Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica.
However, he refused to investigate and name the said lawmakers saying he has no jurisdiction over members of a co-equal branch of government.
"Kung itapon mo sa akin (If you pass it to me), I have no other rec...