MANILA, Nov. 21 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Friday said the Senate is "getting there" in efforts to hold accountable those behind alleged anomalies in flood-control projects, as he vowed full support for ongoing investigations and prosecution efforts.

Lacson issued the statement after the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) formally endorsed to the Office of the Ombudsman the graft, plunder, and bribery complaints against former Speaker Martin Romualdez and resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co.

"We're getting there. We are beginning to see the fruits of our collective labor. But make no mistake: the road ahead is long, and we must sustain our efforts...