Political analysts seek swift institutionalization of ICI

ANALYSTS are calling on Congress to quickly pass legislation institutional izing the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICD, citing the need for apermanent, empowered body to probe corruption in government infrastructure projects.

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Arjan P, Aguirre, a political science lecturer at the Ateneo de Manila University, said the ICI must be carefully structured to protect its autonomy and ensure it can effectively carry out its mandate.

“In its current form, the ICI lacks the power and independence needed to investigate and enforce account ability in the flood control controversy,” he said in a Facebook Messenger chat.

‘The commission was created through Executive Order No. 94 amid a scandal involving lawmakers and public works officials accused of siphoning billions from flood control projects.