The religious group Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) held a National Rally for Peace and Transparency in Manila City from November 16 to 17, 2025. The event serves as a demonstration urging national unity and accountability from government leaders in light of current controversies of corruption and anomalies in government projects.

A highlight of the rally was the fiery speech delivered by Senator Rodante Marcoleta, whose remarks launched a sharp critique against the perceived lack of transparency in the ongoing investigation into alleged corruption involving anomalous "ghost flood control projects."

In his speech, Marcoleta specifically called out the investigation's handling of critical witnesses. He publicly questioned the decision, which he attributed to former Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, to allegedly prevent the Discaya couple from becoming state witnesses. 

According to Marcoleta, the couple was ready to fully disclose their knowledge about those involved in the widespread plunder of public funds.

“Ngunit dahil ayaw po nila, natatakot sila na baka sakaling magsalita pa ang mga Discaya, hanggang ngayon ay hindi nila pinapayagan ang proseso para sila ay makapag-apply (Witness Protection Program) the former Chairman of Senate Blue Ribbon said.

Furthermore, the neophyte senator highlighted the crucial testimony of a witness he described as the "most credible witness ever produced by the Blue Ribbon Committee," Orly Guteza. Marcoleta pointed out that Guteza is the only person who has named former House Speaker Martin Romualdez as the alleged mastermind behind the massive corruption scheme, which was reportedly carried out through unauthorized budget insertions. 

“Siya lamang po ang tumukoy at kumunekta sa pagitan ni Zaldy Co at dating Speaker Martin Romualdez. Wala na pong iba!” Marcoleta strongly pointed out.

Senator Marcoleta concluded his segment with an impassioned plea for a fundamental change in the investigation's approach. He demanded an inquiry that is open, acceptable, and truthful. His demand underscores that genuine democracy relies on transparency and accountability from all branches of government.

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