ICI submits 125-day report to Palace, as fate remains reportedly unclear

The future of the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) is now up to the Malacañang, as the oversight committee submits its 125-day accomplishment report to the President on Friday, Feb. 6.

The ICI’s report details their breakthroughs in its investigations related to the alleged flood control scandal and budget insertions between Sept. 15, 2025 to Jan. 18, 2026, which has resulted in the indictment involving dozens of individuals and the freezing and seizure of assets amounting to P25 billion.

“The report is formally addressed to the Office of the President. It is more than 1,000 pages including annexes. The report contains information, documents, and correspondence of confidential nature which are directly related to ongoing investigation and litigation of cases,” ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka said.

However, he said that the commission “is not at liberty” to reveal most information disclosed in the report, as it may ‘hamper’ the successful prosecution of those involved in the flood control scandals.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said that his decision on whether or not the commission will remain to operate will be based on its accomplishment report, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.

He also said on January 16 that the commission was nearing its completion of tasks related to investigation of corruption in infrastructure, yet he remains open to extending its term, if unfinished work remains.

"Within just over three months, and operating with constrained manpower and resources, the Commission delivered substantial and measurable results," the ICI said. 

The infrastructure oversight committee was able to obtain nine referrals, together with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which recommended the filing of various criminal and administrative cases against 65 individuals, lawmakers, contractors, as well as former DPWH and Commission on Audit officials.

The ICI’s report comes just three days after Castro said that the President would leave the future of the ICI to its remaining members.

Pres. Marcos issued Executive Order No. 94 in September last year, which ordered the commission to investigate all infrastructure projects within the last decade.

However, with the resignation of former DPWH secretary Rogelio Singson and Rossana Fajardo from the ICI, only chair former Supreme Court Associate Justice Andres Reyes Jr., ICI special adviser Rodolfo Azurin Jr., and a handful of lawyers remain.

This lack of quorum in the investigative body affected the investigations, as they were unable to refer cases related to anomalous infrastructure spending to concerned agencies, Azurin said.