Manila, Sept. 5 -- House of Representatives Deputy Speaker, Zambales Rep. Jay Khonghun, said Friday the resignation of Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) Executive Director Herbert Matienzo would not stop the House from pursuing full accountability amid allegations of corruption in contractor registration.

Khonghun, who called for a lifestyle check on Matienzo during a House Infrastructure Committee hearing, noted that stepping down does not clear him of possible wrongdoing.

"The resignation of Atty. Matienzo should not be seen as an escape from accountability. Kung may mali, may pananagutan (If there is a mistake, there's a liability). The House of Representatives will continue to dig into the allegations of 'registratio...