WATCH: Blue ribbon committee begins consultative meeting on flood control projects

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate blue ribbon committee headed by Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday resumes proceedings on the controversial flood control project scam amid the continuing leadership dispute in the chamber.

The conflict stems from the Senate reorganization that installed Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as acting Senate president, a move contested by allies of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano.

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The standoff has fueled uncertainty over committee jurisdictions and the legitimacy of hearings, even as lawmakers from both sides push ahead with investigations and other Senate business.