Tag: ICI
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Ombudsman Poised to Assume ICI Responsibilities Amid Commissioner Resignations
Background: Why the ICI is At the Center The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has been a key body in the Philippines for overseeing important infrastructure initiatives, ensuring transparency, and safeguarding public funds. Recent events—specifically the resignations of two commissioners—have raised questions about continuity and reliability of oversight. In the wake of these departures, the…
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Analysts Say ICI: Waste of Time for Cebu Infrastructure
Analysts decry ICI as a squandered public investment CEBU, Philippines — In a blunt assessment that has quickly circulated through policy circles, analysts argue that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has become a burden rather than a catalyst for progress. The critics describe the agency as a perceived waste of time, suggesting that its…
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Ombudsman Poised to Assume ICI Responsibilities Amid Resignations
Background: ICI’s Challenging Turn The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has faced a turbulent period following the resignations of two senior commissioners. In the wake of these departures, questions have arisen about the continuity of oversight, project integrity, and anti-corruption measures within the country’s infrastructure sector. The ombudsman’s office, known for its mandate to safeguard…
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Ombudsman Readies to Assume ICI Responsibilities Amid Leadership Uncertainty
Background: The ICI’s Role and Rising Uncertainty The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has been a key player in guiding critical public works and infrastructure initiatives. In recent weeks, the commission has faced a leadership vacuum following the resignations of two commissioners, prompting questions about its continuity and the potential need for interim measures. In…
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ICI Inspects Cebu Flood Control Projects Amid Typhoon Fallout
Overview: ICI’s inspection of Cebu flood control efforts The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) announced on Sunday that a team inspected eight flood control projects in Cebu, following the devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi (international name: Tino). The visit, conducted a few days after the typhoon battered the region, aims to gauge the effectiveness of…
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Justice and Restitution in Flood Control Scandal: ICI Pushes Asset Recovery
Overview: ICI tightens the net on flood control anomalies The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is stepping up efforts to recover assets tied to alleged corruption in flood control projects. Chairman Andres Reyes Jr. announced that while pursuing prosecutions for those involved, the commission is also pursuing restitution — the act of restoring lost funds…
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Discaya Bribery Scandal: ICI Flood Project Probe Update
Overview: The Discaya cooperation withdrawal in the ICI probe The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is pressing ahead with its investigation into anomalous flood control projects, even as a high-profile couple central to the case withdraws cooperation. Curlee and Sarah Discaya, known for their aggressive display of wealth and multiple construction ventures, have invoked their…
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Discaya Couple Ends Cooperation with ICI as Investigation Continues
Manila, Philippines — A setback for investigators In a surprising turn of events, controversial flood-control contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya have announced they will no longer cooperate with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). The disclosure, delivered by ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka at a Wednesday press conference, confirms that the couple invoked their right…
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Controversial Flood Control Contractors Withdraw from ICI Probe in Manila
Background The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is pursuing an investigation into flood control projects linked to high-profile contractors in the Philippines. On Wednesday, October 15, ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka confirmed that the controversial pair, Curlee and Sarah Discaya, have chosen not to cooperate with the probe. The development marks another twist in a…
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Curlee and Sarah Discaya Withdraw from ICI Investigation
Manila Update: ICI Investigation Moves Forward Despite Withdrawal In Manila, Philippines, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) confirmed that controversial flood control contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya have decided not to cooperate further with its ongoing investigation. The decision, announced during a press conference conducted by ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka on Wednesday, October 15,…