Statement of Malacañang on Flood Control Probe
Malacañang assured that the Philippine government’s flood control investigation will continue despite the closure of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
Several officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) were tagged in the flood control mess. Many members of the House of Representatives also remain accused of alleged involvement in the supposed multi-billion flood control corruption.
The flood control scam in the Philippines triggered the so-called “Trillion Peso March” twice in 2025. Thousands of Filipinos joined the street protests to call for accountability and the end of corruption in the Philippine government.
Amid the flood control scam, Pres. Bongbong Marcos wanted an independent commission for the flood control probe and a subpoena power for it. His executive order led to the creation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure or ICI.
The ICI is a three-member body led by former Justice Andres Reyes Jr. with Rogelio Singson and Rosanna Fajardo as the members. However, in December 2025, Singson and Fajardo resigned from being members of the Commission.
The resignation of Singson and Fajardo led to questions on the fate of the ICI. Recently, ICI chairman Andres Reyes Jr. confirmed that the commission will wind down its operation on March 31, 2026. Amid the conclusion of the tasks of the independent commission, Malacañang assured that the flood control probe will continue.
Based on a report on GMA News, Malacañang Palace emphasized that the closure of the ICI does not mark the end of the flood control inquiry. According to Palace press officer undersecretary Claire Castro, the findings of the ICI have already been turned over to the proper authorities for further action.
Castro further explained that the ICI has already forwarded its findings to the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ). The ICI previously turned over two trucks of flood control documents to the Office of the Ombudsman. Based on the report, the Malacañang official stressed that the government remains committed to pursuing accountability.
“The mandate to pursue those responsible will continue. The conclusion of ICI does not signal the end of the inquiry on the flood control mess,” the Palace Official said.
The assurance from Malacañang came after criticisms from some lawmakers and political groups questioning the timing of the closure of the independent commission. Based on the report, Malacañang responded by explaining that the flood control probe will proceed under the jurisdiction of the Ombudsman, the DOJ, and other agencies tasked with prosecuting cases.
Previously, in its 125-day report to Pres. Bongbong Marcos, the ICI listed the following as the “sustainable and measurable results” it has achieved:
- Nine referrals, covering 65 implicated individuals, submitted to the Ombudsman, one of which was made with the Department of Public Works and Highways
- 66 individuals referred to the Department of Justice for the issuance of Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders (ILBOs)
- 32 hearings covering 36 witnesses, including 20 legislators and five agency heads
- 16 site inspections nationwide
- 1,173 documents processed
- 6,692 bank accounts of implicated individuals frozen or subjected to freeze orders
- P24.7 billion worth of assets seized, preserved, frozen or surrendered, according to the Anti-Money Laundering Council. This includes 229 vehicles, 394 insurance policies, 161 real properties, 16 e-wallet accounts and 10 air assets
- Eight inter-agency coordination meetings conducted and six legislative sessions attended
- Three hearings livestreamed
Previously, amid the continued call for accountability, Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed that Zaldy Co is in Portugal. The former member of the House of Representatives is accused as one of the alleged main role players in the supposed multi-billion flood control scam.