The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has not received any information from Malacañang about a schedule to dissolve the fact-finding body on February 1.
According to ICI Executive Director Brian Keith Hosaka, the commission is still in the process of completing a report to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regarding its achievements in the investigation of the multibillion-peso flood control project scandal.
The report summarizes its work and key actions from its establishment on September 11, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
When asked whether the ICI had received an official correspondence from Malacañang, Hosaka responded, “None. We are still finalizing the ICI’s report as stated in our press statement.”
The report will be submitted to the Office of the President for its consideration in determining the next steps for the Commission.
President Marcos said earlier the commission is approaching the conclusion of its mandate, and its future would depend on how much work remains to be done.
The Chief Executive mentioned this in response to inquiries regarding the future of the ICI, given that it currently has only one commissioner—Chairman Andres Reyes Jr.—after the resignations of commissioners Rogelio Singson and Rossana Fajardo, which took effect on December 15, 2025.
To date, the ICI has filed eight referrals and cases with the Office of the Ombudsman, excluding its joint referrals with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
These actions implicate nearly 100 individuals, including senators, congressmen, former and current top- and mid-level DPWH officials, contractors, and even a sitting commissioner of the Commission on Audit (COA).
Chairman Reyes said that as a consequence of this extensive effort, the Ombudsman has already submitted three cases to the courts, leading to the apprehension of 16 individuals—among whom is private contractor Sarah Discaya—for offenses that are non-bailable.
“The ICI has also initiated efforts to recover billions of pesos through partnerships with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) and other agencies of government. More than P20.3 billion of assets have already been frozen, including 6,538 bank accounts, 367 insurance policies, 255 motor vehicles, 178 real properties, 16 e-wallet accounts, 3 securities accounts, and 11 air assets such as planes and helicopters,” the ICI chief said.
