The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) was a five-member ad hoc fact-finding commission in the Philippines tasked with investigating flood control and other infrastructure projects implemented from 2015 onwards. It was established on September 11, 2025, through Executive Order No. 94.[1]
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | September 11, 2025 |
| Dissolved | March 31, 2026 |
| Type | Ad hoc fact-finding commission |
| Jurisdiction | Philippines |
| Headquarters | Energy Center, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines |
Agency executives |
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Parent department | Office of the President |
The commissioners took their oath of office before Court of Appeals Justice Pedro Corales on September 15, 2025, formally commencing their tenure.[2] The commission was supported by a secretariat that provides technical and administrative assistance, headed by an executive director with the rank of undersecretary under the direct supervision of the ICI chairperson.[3]
On March 13, 2026, it was announced that the ICI will cease operations on March 31, 2026, following Chairman Andres Reyes Jr.’s declaration that the body has successfully fulfilled its mandate to investigate national infrastructure anomalies. The commission has turned over all evidences to the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice.[4]
Background
editPresident Bongbong Marcos stated that the commission would operate independently and would not include politicians, as its investigation is primarily technical in nature. The ICI serves as an "investigative arm" of the administration, tasked with reviewing tips and complaints regarding flood control and infrastructure projects.
Its creation followed public concerns about alleged corruption in Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects, including flood-control initiatives. The establishment of the ICI is part of Marcos' broader anti-corruption campaign, which he highlighted during his fourth State of the Nation Address in July 2025 and in subsequent congressional inquiries.
Mandate and powers
editThe ICI was authorized to:[5]
- Investigate flood control and other infrastructure projects implemented in the last decade.
- Issue subpoenas to compel government officials or private individuals to provide documents or testimony.
- Recommend to the Department of Justice (DOJ) the admission of witnesses into the Witness Protection, Security, and Benefit Program.
- Recommend to the Executive the filing of complaints with the Office of the Ombudsman or DOJ based on its findings.
Failure to comply with the commission's directives may result in administrative or criminal liability, depending on whether the individual is a government official or a private citizen.
Composition
editThe commission was composed of the following members:[2][6]
| Position | Portrait | Name | Since | Background |
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| Chairperson |  |
Andres Reyes Jr. | September 15, 2025 |
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| Executive Director |  |
Brian Keith Hosaka | September 24, 2025 |
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| Special Adviser |  |
Rodolfo Azurin Jr. | October 13, 2025 |
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Former members
edit| Position | Portrait | Name | Tenure | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Adviser |  |
Benjamin Magalong | September 15, 2025 – September 26, 2025[7] |
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Rogelio Singson | September 15, 2025 – December 15, 2025[8] |
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| Member | Rossana Fajardo | September 15, 2025 – December 31, 2025 |
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See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ Executive Order No. 94 (September 11, 2025), Creating the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (PDF), Presidential Communications Office, retrieved September 15, 2025
- 1 2 Buan, Lian; Cupin, Bea (September 15, 2025). "Marcos names former SC justice Andy Reyes chair of Independent Commission for Infrastructure". Rappler. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ↑ Bolledo, Jairo (September 13, 2025). "Marcos names members of Independent Commission for Infrastructure". Rappler. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ↑ Macababbad, EJ (March 13, 2026). "ICI shuts down March 31; mandate fulfilled, says Reyes". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ↑ Gita-Carlos, Ruth Abbey (September 13, 2025). "PBBM names members of new infra commission". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ↑ Domingo, Katrina (September 24, 2025). "Ex-SC spox Brian Hosaka named as ICI executive director". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ↑ Del Callar, Kim (September 26, 2025). "Magalong confirms resignation as ICI adviser". News 5. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ↑ Subingsubing, John Eric Mendoza, Kathleen de Villa, Krixia (2025-12-04). "Rogelio Singson resigns from ICI, cites stress, security risks". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
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