Days of ICI numbered

President Marcos said the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is close to completing its fact-finding and investigation into the flood control scandal, with its fate dependent on how much work remains unfinished.

- By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

Speaking to reporters in an ambush interview in Mandaluyong City on Friday, Jan. 16, the President said the commission has already investigated most of the issues under its mandate.

“We will see what they can do next. But they really are coming toward the end. They have already investigated what needed to be investigated,” he said. “Maybe there are one or two other loose ends that they have to clear up.”

President Marcos also said there is no final decision yet on whether to appoint new ICI commissioners following the resignation of two members-Rogelio Singson and Rossana Fajardo.

"We haven't really decided on that yet," he said. "If it is still necessary, then we will [appoint their replacements]." The President said that once the ICI has completed its fact-finding work, the focus of accountability will shift to prosecutorial agencies.