Malacañang on Friday said Commissioner Rossana A. Fajardo has completed her mandate at the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) after finishing the financial forensic review of funds tied to projects under investigation, as the ICI moves to finalize its reports for submission to the Office of the Ombudsman and other agencies.
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Dave Gomez said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his appreciation for Ms. Fajardo’s dedication to public service, recognizing her role in safeguarding accountability in the use of public funds, which reflects the administration’s continuing commitment to good governance
“The President thanks Ms. Fajardo for her service and for helping ensure that public funds are properly accounted for. This forms part of the broader effort to make the government more honest, more transparent, and more responsive to the needs of the people,” Gomez said.
“Her role was always meant to be temporary and focused only on this mandate. As the Commission continues its work in the coming months, the focus is now on final reports and the proper handover of documents to offices like the Office of the Ombudsman for the next steps,” the PCO Secretary added.
President Marcos ordered the creation of the ICI following his expose during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28, delivering the unforgettable line, “Mahiya naman kayo sa inyong kapwa Pilipino!,” and calling out systemic corruption and demanding accountability.
Gomez noted that “Commissioner Rossana Fajardo has completed the specific task she was asked to perform.”
“Ms. Fajardo was brought in for a clear financial forensic purpose- to closely review the money linked to the projects under investigation and help trace where public funds went. That work is now finished,” the PCO chief emphasized.
Gomez added Ms Fajardo’s “full findings will form part of the ICI’s recommendations to the Ombudsman and will also be turned over to the proper government offices, including the Commission on Audit, so the process can move forward.” (PND)
