Calls for permanent infrastructure anti-graft body mountingComposite: Sen. Panfilo Lacson in an undated photo, and officials of the ad hoc Independent People’s Commission Andres Reyes and Rossana Fajardo. MANILA, Philippines — The push for a permanent anti-graft body looking into anomalies in the infrastructure sector heightened following the resignation of Rossana Fajardo, the second of the ad hoc commissioners enlisted to tackle corruption. Proposed Independent People's CommissionLegislation creating an Independent People’s Commission (IPC) has been filed in both chambers of Congress and has been identified as a priority measure by the Marcos administration. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has said the IPC bill may be passed next year, after lawmakers complete work on the 2026 national budget. The push for a permanent anti-corruption body has also drawn support from business groups, which urged Congress to fast-track legislation to strengthen safeguards over public spending and infrastructure projects.

Source: Philippine Star December 28, 2025 06:33 UTC