ICI commissioner resigns, senators mull abolishing body

Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Commissioner Rossana Fajardo resigned effective December 31, 2025, stating her tasks are complete and that investigative and prosecutorial responsibilities will transition to agencies like the Department of Justice and the Office of the Ombudsman.

Malacañang and ICI chairperson Andres Reyes Jr. described Fajardo's resignation as a 'natural flow of things,' with Malacañang emphasizing her role was temporary.

The ICI was created with a time-bound mandate to gather evidence, establish facts, and propose corrective measures, and has relayed its referrals for further investigation.

Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano stated the Office of the Ombudsman is ready to take on the tasks of the ICI should it cease operations, noting the ICI was established during the Ombudsman's transition period.

Following resignations, including Fajardo's and former public works chief Rogelio Singson, senators are considering abolishing the ICI and replacing it with a more powerful Independent People's Commission (IPC).

However, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that there have been no discussions yet on replacing the ICI resignees, as a related measure to establish an independent commission is still pending.