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Malacañang says ICI not underfunded with P41-M budget
Malacañang confirmed that the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) has received its P41 million budget for 2025, addressing concerns that it was underfunded.
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) in September, with funds now released to the ICI.
Castro acknowledged some delays in the budget's implementation and the modified disbursement system but asserted the funds are now available.
Former ICI chairperson Rogelio Singson had resigned, citing insufficient funding and a lack of empowering legislation for the commission's anti-corruption efforts.
Singson expressed disappointment that the ICI, established by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in September, has been operating with inadequate funds.
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong also stated he had to use his own money for ICI operations.
Despite these complaints, Castro maintained that President Marcos Jr. has provided adequate support to the panel.
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