JUSTICE Undersecretary Jose “Jojo” Cadiz Jr. has resigned from his post following allegations that he was a “bagman” in anomalous flood control projects, Malacañang confirmed on Friday.
“As far as I know, he has submitted his resignation,” said Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro during a briefing.
The resignation comes after former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co implicated Cadiz, alleging that he received cash kickbacks purportedly on behalf of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Co claimed that he was instructed by former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to deliver the money to Cadiz, who had access to a drop-off point near the President’s residence.
Malacañang declined to confirm whether Cadiz was an associate or aide of the President. Both Marcos and Romualdez have denied the allegations.
Acting DOJ Secretary Fredderick Vida has stated that the DOJ’s investigation into the corruption remains unaffected by the allegations.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Ombudsman has announced that it will also investigate Cadiz’s alleged links to the flood control controversy. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano stated that the Ombudsman will establish a fact-finding body to sift through the evidence and determine the extent of Cadiz’s involvement. “Wherever the evidence takes us, that’s where we will go,” Clavano said.
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