THE Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday submitted its 125-day performance report to the Office of the President, detailing its accomplishments and activities from the start of its operation on Sept.15, 2025, to Jan. 18, 2026.
Despite limited manpower and resources, the ICI stated it achieved significant outcomes during the period.
Key accomplishments included submission of nine referrals to the Office of the Ombudsman involving 65 individuals and coordinating the referral of additional 66 individuals to the Department of Justice for the issuance of Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders (ILBOs).
The ICI conducted 32 hearings covering testimonies of 36 witnesses and accumulated some 44 hours of proceedings featuring 25 notable figures comprising seven senators, 13 members of the House of Representatives, and five agency heads.
To substantiate its findings, the ICI performed 16 site inspections across various regions. It processed a total of 1,173 documents and issued 160 investigative communications, including invitations and subpoenas.
Through effective inter-agency collaboration, the ICI was instrumental in freezing 6,692 bank accounts and handling assets worth approximately P24.7 billion.
The frozen assets included several motor vehicles, insurance policies, real properties, e-wallet accounts, and air assets, according to the Anti-Money Laundering Council’s report.
The fact-finding panel led or engaged in eight inter-agency meetings, supported six legislative sessions aimed at establishing a permanent commission for investigating infrastructure anomalies, and submitted two position papers to Congress.
The commission’s formal communications included 146 letters and issuances, with focuses on data requests, recommendations, ILBO requests, resolutions, and memoranda of agreement or understanding with crucial partners.
ICI executive Ddrector Brian Keith Hosaka said the submission of the report came at a critical juncture for the commission. “It is a 125-Day Accomplishment Report from Sept. 15, 2025 to Jan. 18, 2026 for the review and consideration of the President indetermining the next steps for the Commission.”
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. formed the ICI in September last year to probe anomalies in flood control projects involving government officials and private contractors.
On Dec. 15 and 31 last year, Commissioners Rogelio Singson and Rossana Fajardo resigned from the ICI, leaving only chairman Justice Andres Reyes, Jr. as its sole remaining member.
Executive Order No. 94, Section 1 provides that the Commission is composed of chairperson and two members. As a collegial body, the ICI may take official action only with the approval of a majority of its members. Consequently, following the resignation of its two commissioners, the ICI is unable to resume its official operations until a quorum is restored.
