President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. as special adviser and investigator of the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI), replacing Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Malacañang announced Monday, Sept. 29.
Magalong stepped down amid concerns about a supposed conflict of interest.
In a statement, the Office of the President said Azurin will formally assume his duties once he concludes personal and administrative arrangements.
“The administration is confident that General Azurin’s experience and leadership will further strengthen the Commission’s mandate to uphold accountability and transparency in the use of public funds,” the statement read.
President Marcos thanked Mayor Magalong for his service and contributions during his tenure.
“His efforts in safeguarding the integrity and credibility of the Commission have been vital to the government’s campaign against corruption in infrastructure projects,” the statement added.
The ICI was created to investigate alleged anomalies in public works, particularly ghost or substandard flood control projects worth billions of pesos. (Argyll Geducos)
