Analysts said the unravelling of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) – a three-member body created by a presidential executive order in September – risks compounding public scepticism over whether the government can credibly police wrongdoing linked to politically connected contractors.
On Friday, Rossana Fajardo announced she was stepping down from the ICI, effective December 31, capping a turbulent month for the ad hoc body set up to investigate anomalies in flood control and other infrastructure works.
“Throughout my tenure, I have developed comprehensive approaches for evidence gathering, prepared detailed work plans and supervised volunteer efforts in investigations,” Fajardo said in a statement, adding that her work had led to recommendations to improve government procurement and budgeting processes.
