PASAY CITY—Senator Imee Marcos officially withdrew from the Senate investigation into the flood control scandal, branding the entire proceeding a "moro-moro" or a sham. 

During a press conference, the presidential sister claimed that invisible hands are actively suppressing the truth to protect "big time" government officials. 

She revealed that investigators are being restricted to targeting low-level DPWH employees and contractors while being forbidden from climbing the political ladder to find the real masterminds.

Marcos expressed deep frustration over the selective nature of the probe, noting that her speaking time is frequently cut short whenever she nears sensitive topics. 

She pointed out that while former House Appropriations Chairperson Zaldy Co is frequently mentioned, names of much higher-ranking officials are being intentionally omitted from the official narrative. 

The Senate leadership immediately fired back, dismissing the Senator’s claims as pure fabrication. Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III denied that any restrictions were placed on members, calling Marcos’s allegations "invented".

Meanwhile, Blue Ribbon Committee Chairperson Panfilo "Ping" Lacson refused to engage further, labeling the accusations as "unfair, untrue, and baseless." 

Despite the internal bickering, the scandal continues to cast a long shadow over the 20th Congress and the Department of Public Works and Highways.