House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos has formally submitted himself for investigation before the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI), stating he has “nothing to hide” as the body continues its inquiry into alleged irregularities in infrastructure and flood-control budgeting.
In a letter dated November 26 and addressed to ICI Chair Justice Andres B. Reyes Jr., Marcos wrote that he is ready to appear “at any time” and expressed full willingness to cooperate. The ICI stamped the letter as received at 9:56 a.m., and Executive Director Atty. Brian Hosaka confirmed publicly that the commission has officially acknowledged the submission.
Hosaka said:
“Nakatanggap kami ng sulat galing kay Congressman Sandro Marcos expressing his willingness to appear before the ICI and share whatever information he has.”
He emphasized that Marcos’ voluntary submission is significant for the ongoing inquiry into alleged anomalies in flood-control and infrastructure projects.
“Regardless kung sino ang pupunta, voluntary man o naimbitahan — malaking bagay sa amin. The commission is open to any information that may help the investigation,” Hosaka added.
He clarified, however, that the commission has not yet issued a formal invitation and must first convene to set a schedule:
“We take note of his willingness to voluntarily appear. The commission will meet and decide when he will be called. Wala pang final decision kung kailan siya haharap.”
Hosaka also noted that several congressmen had appeared before the ICI in the past two days, but said he could not disclose details because their sessions were conducted in executive session. He maintained that Marcos’ case will follow the same process.
Marcos’ move comes after former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co accused him of pushing ₱50.9 billion in budget insertions between 2023 and 2025. Co claims the insertions totaled ₱9.636 billion in 2023, ₱20.174 billion in 2024, and ₱21.127 billion in 2025 — all allegedly introduced during bicameral conference committee deliberations.
Co also alleged that Marcos pressured to include additional projects each year, saying “lagi pong may utos si Congressman Sandro na ipasok ang mga proyekto niya,” and claimed contractors had “nakapag-advance na sa kanya,” leading to intense pressure behind the scenes.
Marcos has forcefully denied all accusations, calling Co’s claims fabricated and politically motivated. In a separate statement, Marcos described Co as a “criminal evading accountability” and argued that the former lawmaker is attempting to destabilize the administration to “escape his own legal troubles.”
While Marcos addressed his willingness to be investigated, he did not specifically respond to each of Co’s claims. Instead, he emphasized transparency and accountability in his public post:
“Regardless of position and who you are, no one is above the law. Given that I have nothing to hide, I hereby submit myself for investigation by the ICI at their earliest convenience.”
With his letter now formally acknowledged, the ICI is expected to set a hearing date after internal deliberations. Hosaka reiterated that Marcos’ voluntary appearance will be treated like any other request before the commission:
“We will wait for the commission to set the date. His willingness to testify is duly noted.”
