Malaca±ang: Malaca±ang on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision dismissing a petition against Executive Order No. 94 which created the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), saying it affirms President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s commitment to investigate anomalous flood control projects and protect public funds.
According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that the ruling demonstrated the President's intention to conduct a thorough and independent review of infrastructure projects flagged for possible irregularities. Castro stated, "Sa naging desisyon ng Supreme Court patungkol sa pagbuo ng ICI ay naipakita ng Pangulo sa taumbayan ang maganda niyang hangarin para magkaroon ng malalimang pag-iimbestiga sa mga maanomalyang flood control projects (The Supreme Court decision reflects the President's good intention for a thorough investigation into the flood control anomalies)."
Castro further stressed the administration's obligation to cleanse the government of abuse and ensure accountability in the use of public money. She added, "Obligasyon ng administrasyong ito na linisin ang gobyerno mula sa pag-aabuso sa pondo ng bayan kaya sinimulan ng Pangulo ito sa pamamagitan ng Executive Order No. 94 (It is the administration's obligation to cleanse the government from funds misuse that is why the President issued EO 94)."
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition questioning EO 94 during its en banc session on Feb. 4, 2026, citing violation of the hierarchy of courts and the absence of an actual case or controversy. The task force, created by Marcos in September 2025, is investigating projects implemented since 2015 and has made significant progress, including filing referrals against several individuals, among them government officials.
