Senators see abolition of ICI following resignations

Senators weighed in on what awaits the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), following the series of resignations by its top officials.

- By MARC JAYSON CAYABYAB

Rossana Fajardo is the latest commissioner to resign from the ICI, as the anti-graft body created to investigate flood control corruption focuses on referring its findings to authorities for proper filing of cases.

Former public works secretary Rogelio Singson earlier resigned, citing his health, as well as Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong who resigned as special adviser in September.

Senate President Vicente Sotto III yesterday said his bill creating a more powerful Independent People's Commission (IPC) is timelier than ever to replace the ICI.

"I think ICI, and the other investigations being or had been conducted, have given ample findings for the Department of Justice and the ombudsman to continue with their work and pursue cases against the guilty ones," Sotto told reporters yesterday.