THE investigating committee tasked by Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. to look into the controversial Animal Hub at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City has already come up with the report.
However, it was not available to the public yet, at least not yet.
Lawyer Mary Ann Lamis of the Provincial Legal Office, who heads the Bids and Awards Committee and the investigation panel, said they already submitted the probe report to Marañon.
But it is for the governor’s eyes only as the report is confidential.
Lamis said it is up to the governor to decide on what to do with the report.
The findings of the committee include recommendations on what to do with the structure that was built without a bidding process and any approval from the Provincial Capitol.
Lamis also said they consulted the Civil Service Commission and oriented them the limits of what they can disclose to the public.
She, however, assured the public that there are certain people who will be held liable for the construction of the Animal Hub.
Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, in an interview with the media yesterday, June 20, said the result of the investigation on the controversial Animal Hub should be revealed to the public.
He said, as provincial government officials, he and the members of the Municipal Council will ask for a copy.
With this, what could be in the report that is detrimental to release to the public?