The government's investigation into controversial flood control projects will press on, even after a key commissioner stepped down. The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is moving to finalize its findings and recommend criminal charges against individuals linked to the anomalies.
Investigation Proceeds Uninterrupted
Malacañang assured the public on Friday, December 26, 2025, that the ICI's work will continue despite the courtesy resignation of one of its members, Commissioner Rossana Fajardo. Her resignation is set to take effect on December 31, 2025.
Presidential Communications Office acting Secretary Dave Gomez stated that the Commission's focus in the coming months is on completing final reports and ensuring a proper handover of documents to agencies like the Office of the Ombudsman for subsequent legal action.
Fajardo's Crucial, Temporary Role Completed
In a separate statement, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro acknowledged Fajardo's vital contribution. Her role involved gathering, studying, and assessing key evidence to pinpoint accountability in the anomalous projects.
Secretary Gomez clarified that Fajardo's assignment was always intended to be temporary and centered on a specific financial forensic task. "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," Gomez explained.
Findings to Fuel Accountability Drive
The results of Fajardo's forensic review will be integral to the ICI's formal recommendations. Gomez confirmed that her full findings will be part of the package submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman and will also be turned over to other relevant government offices, including the Commission on Audit (COA).
This process is framed as a critical component of the administration's broader governance agenda. Gomez, extending President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s gratitude, said Fajardo's service helped ensure public funds were "properly accounted for." He emphasized that this effort is part of making the government more honest, transparent, and responsive to the people's needs.
The ICI's recommendation for the filing of criminal charges, referenced in a file photo from October 29, 2025, marks a significant step toward potential prosecutions related to the flawed flood control initiatives.
