Manila, Jan. 16 -- The Senate has issued multiple subpoenas as it prepares to resume its investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects, with lawmakers moving to compel testimonies and secure official records linked to the so-called "Cabral files."

In a Viber message to reporters on Friday, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said he had issued 12 subpoenas ad testificandum to require the appearance of individuals identified as resource persons in the ongoing inquiry.

Those subpoenaed include Carleen Yap-Villa, Gerald Pacanan, Arjay Domasig, Orly Guteza, Maynard Ngu, John Paul Estrada, Mark Teksay, Gerald Opulencia, resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co, Commission on Audit commissioner Mario Lipana, former education undersecre...