MANILA—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday assured that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will carry out its mandate without fear or favor, stressing that no one—including allies, friends, or relatives—will be spared from scrutiny.

Speaking at Kalayaan Hall in Malacañan Palace, Marcos addressed concerns that the Commission’s probe could involve members of his political circle, including House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and other congressional leaders.

“There’s only one way to do it- they will not be spared. Anybody will say, ‘Ah wala tayong kinikilingan, wala tayong tinutulungan.’ Wala namang maniniwala sa iyo hangga’t gawin mo. So gagawin namin,” Marcos said.

The President said the credibility of the Commission rests on its independence to investigate regardless of political affiliation. He added that only by showing impartiality in action can the body earn public trust.

The ICI is chaired by former Supreme Court Associate Justice Andres B. Reyes Jr., with former Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson and SGV & Co. managing partner Sussana Fajardo as members. Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong was also appointed as special adviser to the body.

Marcos directed the ICI to release its findings and recommendations to the public, in line with the government’s push for transparency and efforts to restore confidence in infrastructure spending.