Malacañang welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision dismissing the petition that questioned the legality of Executive Order No. 94, which created the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate alleged anomalies in government flood control and other infrastructure projects.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the ruling affirms the administration’s intention behind establishing the ICI, emphasizing the need for a thorough and independent probe into questionable flood control projects across the country.

Castro noted that the President’s issuance of EO 94 reflects the government’s commitment to ensure accountability and transparency in the use of public funds, especially in large-scale infrastructure programs meant to protect communities from disasters.

She added that it is the administration’s obligation to cleanse government systems from abuse and misuse of taxpayers’ money, stressing that the ICI plays a crucial role in this effort.

The ICI was formed as an ad hoc fact-finding body tasked to scrutinize allegedly anomalous flood control and other public works projects, following growing public concern over infrastructure integrity and spending.

The Palace said the High Court’s action reinforces the legitimacy of the executive order and supports the government’s continuing campaign against corruption in public infrastructure.