By BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Monday suggested tapping retired magistrates, such as former Chief Justice Reynato Puno, as well as retired officials of the Philippine National Police, to lead an independent inquiry into anomalies in flood control and other public infrastructure projects.
The Baguio mayor, himself a retired police general, was reiterating his suggestion last week when he underscored the importance of an independent or “third-party” probe to ensure the integrity of such an investigation.
