Manila, Sept. 11 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has created an independent fact-finding body to investigate alleged irregularities in government flood control and other infrastructure projects, citing threats to public safety and erosion of public trust.

Established through Executive Order (EO) 94, signed and made public Thursday, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will consist of a chairperson and two members of proven competence and integrity, supported by an executive director with the rank of undersecretary and a full secretariat to handle technical and administrative work.

The commission may also enlist experts and professionals as advisers or consultants to aid in its probe.

Malacanang said the President wi...