Manila, Jan. 14 -- Malacanang on Wednesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. continues to have confidence in the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), despite criticisms and questions about the body's viability.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President has not withdrawn his trust in the ICI, stressing that its mandate remains focused on accountability.

"Sa ngayon po na andiyan po ang tiwala ng Pangulo sa ICI, ang nais lang din po ay mapanagot ang lahat mapanagot, walang sinisino, walang kinikilingan (As long as the President's trust in the ICI is there, what he wants is for everyone to be held accountable, without favoritism or bias)," Castro said in a Palace press briefing.

She made the statement following...