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ICI inspects flood control projects in QC
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has directed the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate anomalies in flood control and other infrastructure projects from the past decade, with over 16,000 complaints filed.
The ICI, composed of retired Supreme Court Justice Andres Reyes Jr., former Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, and SGV Country Managing Partner Rossana Fajardo, can recommend criminal, civil, or administrative charges.
Malacañang confirmed that the ICI will collaborate with other government bodies, including the DOJ and the NBI.
Lawmakers have been linked to irregularities involving public works projects and questionable budget insertions, particularly in the 2025 GAA.
The ICI has begun its investigations, with former Public Works and Highways District Engineer Brice Hernandez being summoned to testify, and has recently inspected flood control projects in Quezon City.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has reported 35 missing flood control projects in the city, which she believes to be ghost projects.
The ICI's mandate under Executive Order No. 94 includes investigating anomalies, irregularities, and the misuse of funds related to infrastructure projects nationwide.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered contractors of "ghost" and substandard flood control projects to finish the works at their own expense, with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) seeking to freeze assets and recover costs.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed former Supreme Court Justice Andres Reyes Jr. as the chair of the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI).
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A contractor admitted to paying kickbacks ranging from 10% to 25% of project funding to Quezon City officials and DPWH employees to avoid project issues.
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The House of Representatives will continue its investigation into bogus flood control deals, according to an announcement by then-Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez.
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Vice President Sara Duterte urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take immediate action on alleged anomalies in flood control projects.
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