The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., has partnered with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) to strengthen transparency and accountability in government infrastructure projects.
The move aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive and Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s guidance to ensure accountability in flood control and other infrastructure initiatives.
The partnership was formalized on September 23, 2025, during a meeting at the Department of Energy’s Energy Center in Taguig City.
Nartatez was joined by PNP Deputy Chief for Operations Lt. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo, CIDG Director Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Morico II, and Police Security and Protection Group Director Brig. Gen. Benigno Guzman.
“The PNP’s primary role is to provide investigative and law enforcement support to ICI and its partner institutions,” Nartatez said. “Through a top-level task group, we will assist in building strong cases against individuals or groups involved in corruption, fraud, or irregularities in infrastructure projects.”
He added that the initiative underscores the PNP’s anti-corruption thrust: “Public trust is built when citizens see that government agencies are serious about accountability. Our involvement demonstrates that law enforcement stands firmly on the side of transparency and good governance.”
