‘It’s very decent. Compared to other city jails.’
This was the feedback of Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Commissioner Rogerlio ‘Babes’ Singson on the facility in Quezon City designated for individuals who may be indicted in connection with the anomalous flood control projects.
Singson, along with CI Chair Andres Reyes, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla inspected the newly completed detention facility in the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas, Quezon City, this Friday. ‘You see, it’s well-ventilated, lighted, and stable. I think, it’s a bit-it shouldn’t be very comfortable. But it is very decent,’ Singson said partly in Filipino in a press conference after the inspection.
The ICI commissioner, who once served as Public Works secretary, noted that each cell has five double deck beds with mattresses, four electric fans, and has its own sink, shower room, and toilet.
‘So, I think as far as I’m concerned, as an engineer, it’s a very decent facility. And really compared to other city jails, this is much better.’ The facility has 108 cells, with each room able to accommodate up to 10 individuals.
According to Singson, the more than 1,000 overall capacity of the 108 cells could not be enough for the number of individuals who could be indicted in flood-control anomalies. ‘Looking alone at the ghost projects, just the ghost projects, 421 identified, now there are still many.’ he said.
Singson, meanwhile, clarified that the ICI has no mandate to arrest or jail individuals but only to investigate anomalies.
The ICI is currently conducting a probe into the alleged multi-billion corruption in flood control anomalies across the country.