Malacañang clarified Tuesday that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will continue operating as a fact-finding body despite the resignation of two commissioners.
Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has not issued any directive to halt the commission’s work.
“Sa ngayon wala pong anumang pinag-uutos pa ang Pangulo kung hindi ipagpatuloy pa rin ang kanilang mandato,” Castro stated, stressing that the ICI remains tasked to pursue investigations amid infrastructure scrutiny.
The clarification followed remarks by Special Adviser on Infrastructure and former Police Chief Gen. (Ret.) Rodolfo Azurin, who signaled plans to formally write the Office of the President to seek guidance on the commission’s direction and personnel matters.
Castro said Malacañang is awaiting Azurin’s communication before any decision is made.
“Kung sila po ay susulat sa Pangulo, hintayin po natin ang kanilang panawagan… para po masagot naman ito ng Pangulo,” she added.
Asked about replacements for the commissioners who stepped down, Castro said no update has been given. The Palace also downplayed speculation that the ICI may be abolished, noting that clarity on its future will depend on the President’s response to Azurin’s letter.
The ICI was established to review and validate large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly those flagged for delays, cost overruns, or irregularities, as part of government efforts to strengthen oversight of public spending.