Senator Imee Marcos, on Wednesday, April 1, called for the full public release of the final report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), stressing that transparency is essential in addressing alleged irregularities in flood control projects.

Marcos cited provisions of Executive Order 94, which created the ICI, noting that the body is required to publish its accomplishments as well as “such other relevant reports.”

She argued that the final report itself should be made public, along with supporting materials, to provide proper context and accountability.

“What could be a more relevant report than the final report itself?” Marcos said, adding that the commission should also disclose transcripts of its proceedings and documents submitted by resource persons.

The senator emphasized that making these documents accessible would allow the public to better understand the findings of the commission and the extent of the alleged anomalies it investigated.

Marcos also raised concerns over what she described as a lack of transparency in the handling of the flood control issue, warning that withholding key documents could undermine public trust.

“Full transparency is the only way for the ICI and maybe, this administration, to redeem themselves in their dismal handling of the flood control mess,” she said.

She further questioned the purpose of creating the commission if its findings would not be fully disclosed to the public.

“Para que pang itinatag yang ICI kung itatago lang naman ang report, walang ilalantad na buwayang mastermind, at tuloy-tuloy lang ang pangungurakot, habang nalulunod sa baha at hirap ang sambayanan? (What’s the point of establishing the ICI if it will just hide the report, expose no crocodile masterminds, and allow corruption to continue, while the people drown in floods and hardship?)” she said.

The ICI was established as a fact-finding body tasked with investigating alleged irregularities in infrastructure projects, particularly those related to flood control.

Malacañang earlier said the commission has already completed its mandate and submitted its findings to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) for further action.

The Palace has maintained that investigations are ongoing, with the DOJ and OOMB now handling case build-up and potential prosecution based on the ICI’s recommendations.

Marcos, however, underscored that public disclosure remains crucial, saying transparency is necessary to ensure accountability and restore confidence in the government’s response to the issue.

The senator did not specify whether she would pursue legislative action to compel the release of the report.