MANILA – Rossana Fajardo, a commissioner of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI)—the body probing the P20-billion flood control corruption scandal—has resigned effective December 31, 2025, marking the third high-profile exit from the panel in recent months. Fajardo cited the need for a permanent commission with stronger prosecutorial powers, pointing to pending bills for an Independent Commission Against Infrastructure Corruption or Independent People’s Commission as more effective long-term solutions.
In her resignation statement, Fajardo noted her contributions to procurement and budgeting reforms but emphasized: “Investigative and prosecutorial responsibilities should be handled by agencies with permanent mandates.” She expressed support for enhanced bodies to aid the Ombudsman in prosecutions.
The resignation leaves the ICI with:
- Chairman Andres Reyes Jr.
- Special Adviser Rodolfo Azurin Jr.
- Executive Director Brian Keith Hosaka
This follows:
- Benjamin Magalong (special adviser) in September 2025, citing doubts on independence.
- Rogelio “Babes” Singson (commissioner) in December 2025, due to health and stress.
Critics view the departures as setbacks to credibility amid slow progress on “big fish” prosecutions, while supporters argue the commission’s fact-finding role transitions smoothly to permanent entities.
The ICI, created via Executive Order in September 2025, continues hearings and referrals despite thinning ranks—highlighting tensions in balancing speed, independence, and accountability in one of the year’s biggest scandals.
ICI Membership Changes (2025):
| Official | Role | Resignation Date | Reason Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Magalong | Special Adviser | September | Independence concerns |
| Rogelio Singson | Commissioner | December | Health/stress |
| Rossana Fajardo | Commissioner | Dec 31 | Need for permanent commission |
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