MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed retired Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. as Special Adviser and Investigator of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), Malacañang announced Monday.

Azurin, who served as the country’s 28th PNP chief from August 2022 until his retirement in April 2023, will assume his duties after completing his personal and administrative arrangements, the Office of the President said in a statement.

“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 Palace said.

Marcos also thanked Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, who resigned last Friday from his concurrent role as ICI special adviser.

“The President thanks Mayor Benjamin 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 read.

The ICI was created by Marcos through Executive Order No. 94 last September 11 to investigate and recommend legal action against those involved in anomalies in flood control and infrastructure projects over the past decade.

The President earlier appointed retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Andres B. Reyes Jr. as chairperson, with former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson and SGV & Co. Country Managing Partner Rossana A. Fajardo as members.