The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) stated on Wednesday that it has received no formal notice or communication from Malacañang regarding its rumored dismantling scheduled for February 1.
In a press briefing, ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka addressed circulating reports—including claims made by Senator Imee Marcos—that the anti-corruption body would be dissolved early next month.
“We have not received any information or notice regarding this matter from Malacañan,” Hosaka told reporters.
The speculation follows a series of high-profile resignations within the commission.
Former commissioners Rogelio “Babes” Singson and Rossana Fajardo stepped down on December 15 and 31, respectively, leaving retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Andres Reyes Jr. as the sole remaining commissioner and chairman.
Despite the dwindling leadership, the ICI maintains that its mandate remains active.
Established under Executive Order No. 94 to investigate anomalies in large-scale infrastructure and flood control projects, the commission has reported significant progress in its three months of operation.
According to Hosaka, the ICI has already referred eight cases to the Office of the Ombudsman and facilitated the freezing of over P20.3 billion in assets.
These assets include thousands of bank accounts, real estate properties, and high-value vehicles and aircraft linked to suspected corruption.
The commission’s work has also been tied to the high-profile arrest of contractor Sarah Discaya and several employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
While Malacañang previously indicated that the Palace is awaiting legislative action to create a more permanent independent body, officials have recently emphasized that the ICI’s investigations into “ghost” projects and fund misuse will continue without slowdown.