ICI effectively a dead body – DrilonMANILA, Philippines — Former Senate president Franklin Drilon has declared the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) effectively a “dead body,” asserting that it has ceased to exist for all practical purposes following the resignation of its members. It’s a dead body, it cannot function,” he said. Beyond the leadership vacuum, Drilon questioned the necessity of maintaining the ICI, arguing that its functions are merely duplicative of existing constitutional bodies that possess actual prosecutorial powers. Talks of the ICI’s disbandment surfaced following the resignation of its commissioners and other members last year. Last week, Sen. Imee Marcos said the ICI will be dissolved by Feb. 1, but this was not confirmed by the body nor by Malacañang.

Source: Philippine Star January 11, 2026 16:34 UTC