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Alexis Romero - The Philippine Star
February 10, 2026 | 12:00am
In this photo taken in September 2025, former Independent Commission for Infrastructure adviser and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte inspect a pumping station in Sto. Domingo, QC, which was left unfinished but declared completed.
MICHAEL VARCAS
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang is set to review the accomplishment report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), whose operations have been affected due to a lack of quorum following the resignation of two of its members.
Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the report of the ICI has been transmitted to the Office of the Executive Secretary and will be studied.
Castro added that she has not received any information on whether President Marcos has spoken to ICI chairman Andres Reyes Jr., the commission’s sole remaining member.
The ICI was created in September last year through Executive Order 94 to investigate infrastructure projects carried out over the past ten years.
Its establishment was prompted by Marcos’ directive to probe corruption that resulted in substandard or nonexistent flood control projects.
However, the ICI became a one-man panel in December after the resignations of former public works secretary Rogelio Singson and Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. country managing partner Rossana Fajardo.
Reyes remains the only commissioner, although former police chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. and lawyer Brian Keith Hosaka continue to serve as the commission’s special adviser and executive director, respectively.
Last month, the ICI said it could not resume full operations until a quorum is restored.
Azurin recently noted that there is still no guidance from the Office of the President on the commission’s duration.
Earlier this month, Castro said the ICI may communicate directly with President Marcos to discuss what it needs to carry out its functions.
Despite limited resources, the ICI claimed to have delivered “substantial” and “measurable” results.
From Sept. 15, 2025, to Jan. 18, 2026, the commission filed nine referrals with the Office of the Ombudsman, held 32 hearings, conducted 16 site inspections, processed 1,173 documents and issued 160 investigative communications.
During the same period, 6,692 bank accounts were frozen, while approximately P24.7 billion worth of assets were preserved, seized or surrendered.
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