Independent Commission for Infrastructure
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| Formed | September 11, 2025 |
| Type | Ad hoc fact-finding commission |
| Jurisdiction | Philippines |
| Headquarters | Manila, Philippines |
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| Parent department | Office of the President |
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is a three-member ad hoc fact-finding commission in the Philippines tasked with investigating flood control and other infrastructure projects implemented from 2016 onwards. It was established on September 11, 2025, through Executive Order No. 94.[1]
The commissioners took their oath of office before Court of Appeals Justice Pedro Corales on September 15, 2025, formally commencing their tenure.[2] The commission is supported by a secretariat that provides technical and administrative assistance, headed by an executive director with the rank of undersecretary under the direct supervision of the ICI chairperson.[3]
Background
[edit]President Bongbong Marcos stated that the commission would operate independently and would not include politicians, as its investigation is primarily technical in nature. The ICI functions as an "investigative arm" of the administration, tasked with reviewing tips and complaints related to flood control and infrastructure projects.
Its creation followed public concerns over alleged corruption in Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects, including flood control initiatives. The establishment of the ICI is part of Marcos' broader anti-corruption campaign, which he highlighted during his fourth State of the Nation Address in July 2025 and in subsequent congressional inquiries.
Mandate and powers
[edit]The ICI is authorized to:[4]
- Investigate flood control and other infrastructure projects implemented in the last decade.
- Issue subpoenas to compel government officials or private individuals to provide documents or testimony.
- Recommend to the Department of Justice (DOJ) the admission of witnesses into the Witness Protection, Security, and Benefit Program.
- Recommend to the Executive the filing of complaints with the Office of the Ombudsman or DOJ based on its findings.
Failure to comply with the commission's directives may result in administrative or criminal liability, depending on whether the individual is a government official or a private citizen.
Composition
[edit]The commission is composed of the following members:[2]
- Andres Reyes Jr., chairperson – former associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines with an extensive judicial career.
- Rogelio Singson, member – former secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways and chair of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority, with experience in public and private infrastructure projects
- Rossana Fajardo, member – Country managing partner of SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. with extensive experience as a public accountant, auditor, and fraud examiner
- Benjamin Magalong, special adviser and investigator – Mayor of Baguio and former director of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Marcos Jr., Ferdinand R. (September 11, 2025). "Executive Order No. 94: Creating the Independent Commission for Infrastructure" (PDF). Presidential Communications Office. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Buan, Lian; Cupin, Bea (September 15, 2025). "Marcos names former SC justice Andy Reyes chair of Independent Commission for Infrastructure". Rappler. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ Bolledo, Jairo (September 13, 2025). "Marcos names members of Independent Commission for Infrastructure". Rappler. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ Gita-Carlos, Ruth Abbey (September 13, 2025). "PBBM names members of new infra commission". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
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