Malacañang on Friday acknowledged the resignation of another commissioner of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) but stressed that the government’s campaign against corruption, particularly involving anomalous flood control projects, remains ongoing.
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the administration recognizes the contributions of ICI Commissioner Rossana Fajardo, who tendered her courtesy resignation effective December 31.
“Kinilala ng administrasyon ang napakahalagang papel na ginampanan ni ICI Comm. Rossana Fajardo para makalikom, maaral at ma-assess ng mahahalagang ebidensya upang mapanagot ang mga sangkot sa maanomalyang flood control projects. She has already accomplished her tasks based on her mandate,” Castro said.
Fajardo earlier said she believes she has completed the work she set out to do, adding that the ICI’s core functions will now “transition” to other agencies.
She noted that investigative and prosecutorial responsibilities are better handled by the Department of Justice and the Office of the Ombudsman.
Castro echoed this view, assuring the public that Fajardo’s departure does not signal the end of the investigation.
“Ngunit patuloy pa rin ang pag-iimbestiga kasama ang iba pang investigating bodies. Hindi pa tapos ang laban ng administrasyon kontra korapsyon,” she said.
The Palace statement comes amid questions over the ICI’s future following the resignation of two commissioners in quick succession.
Earlier this month, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said the commission could wrap up its work “in a month or two,” with accountability efforts expected to shift fully to regular investigative and prosecutorial institutions.