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Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Chairperson Andres Reyes, Commissioner Rogelio Singson and Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla inspect the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) newly completed detention facility at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas, Quezon City, on Friday, October 24, 2025. The inspection aims to ensure the facility’s readiness, safety, and compliance with standards before it is used to detain individuals who may be indicted in connection with the alleged anomalous flood control projects. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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Michael Delizo

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<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F826205733275091%2F&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="591" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>MANILA — The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday inspected the facility at the New Quezon City Jail, where individuals expected to be indicted in connection with the multibillion-peso flood control corruption scandal may be detained.</p><p>“This is an almost perfect jail facility,” said ICI Chairperson Justice Andres Reyes Jr.</p><p>The new jail wing has at least 80 dormitories, each with 10 beds, which means the facility can accommodate up to 800 individuals.</p><p>Each detention cell is furnished with at least five bunk beds, a toilet, a shower, a sink, and running water. Although there is no air conditioner, the rooms are ventilated through ceiling fans.</p><p>“As an engineer, it’s a very decent facility compared to other city jails, malayo ito (this is far better),” said ICI Commissioner Rogelio Singson, a former Public Works and Highways secretary.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176129354885120251024-ici-qc-jail-inspection-MT1 (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"></span></span></span></div><p>Officials inspect a new detention facility at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas, Quezon City, on Friday, October 24, 2025. The inspection aims to ensure the facility’s readiness, safety, and compliance with standards before it is used to detain individuals who may be indicted in connection with the alleged anomalous flood control projects. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</p><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><p>Male and female detainees will be kept separate to ensure that no couples are housed in the same cell.</p><p>The facility will also include an infirmary to attend to the medical needs of detainees.</p><p>Other amenities include a sunning area, basketball court, receiving area, and chapel.</p><p>“With these facilities, handa na po silang tumanggap ng dapat kung sino ang managot (they are ready to receive those who must be held accountable),” said Singson.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176129360385020251024-ici-qc-jail-inspection-MT4.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"></span></span></span></div><p>Officials inspect a new detention facility at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas, Quezon City, on Friday, October 24, 2025. The inspection aims to ensure the facility’s readiness, safety, and compliance with standards before it is used to detain individuals who may be indicted in connection with the alleged anomalous flood control projects. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</p><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><p>Located closest to the Sandiganbayan—about 10 kilometers away—the New Quezon City Jail is considered more practical for court proceedings.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/23/ombudsman-can-recommend-dismissal-of-members-of-congress-carpio-1638">Ombudsman can recommend dismissal of members of Congress - Carpio</a></div><p>“Judging from the magnitude of this case, which can go from between 200 to 1,000 indictees, ito na ang pinakamalapit at pinakamalaki para magkasya lahat ‘yan (this is the nearest and largest facility to accommodate all of them),” said Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, who guided the ICI officials during the inspection.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176129369458920251024-ici-qc-jail-inspection-MT8.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"></span></span></span></div><p>Officials inspect a new detention facility at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas, Quezon City, on Friday, October 24, 2025. The inspection aims to ensure the facility’s readiness, safety, and compliance with standards before it is used to detain individuals who may be indicted in connection with the alleged anomalous flood control projects. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</p><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><p>The ICI officials, however, could not commit to a specific number of those who will be jailed.</p><p>Singson noted that it is up to the Sandiganbayan and the Office of the Ombudsman to bring those accountable for the corruption to jail.</p><p>“Ang role ng ICI ay… the main purpose is investigation. I know that our people, the taxpayers, are very agitated because they want someone punished. Unfortunately, hindi role ng ICI iyon (that is not the role of the ICI). Ours is investigative,” he said.</p><p>“Sana maintindihan ng ating mga kababayan na ang ICI ang hindi siyang magpapakulong (we hope the public understands that it is not the ICI that will send people to jail).”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/24/activists-disaster-survivors-storm-ici-office-to-demand-transparency-in-flood-control-probe-1403">Activists, disaster survivors storm ICI office to demand transparency in flood-control probe</a></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176129375607220251024-ici-qc-jail-inspection-MT13.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"></span></span></span></div><p>Officials inspect a new detention facility at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas, Quezon City, on Friday, October 24, 2025. The inspection aims to ensure the facility’s readiness, safety, and compliance with standards before it is used to detain individuals who may be indicted in connection with the alleged anomalous flood control projects. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</p><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><p>Meanwhile, Reyes said the ICI will not release the recordings of its previous hearings.</p><p>“No, no. We’ll not,” Reyes said.</p><p>“Well, we’re gathering evidence. We cannot show our evidence. We will be telegraphed by these people if we show them evidence,” he continued.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/23/ici-needs-rules-of-procedure-before-it-can-livestream-sessions-1748">ICI needs rules of procedure before it can livestream sessions</a></div>

<p>Officials from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday inspected the facility at the New Quezon City Jail, where individuals expected to be indicted in connection with the multibillion-peso flood control corruption scandal could be detained.</p>

Officials from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday inspected the facility at the New Quezon City Jail, where individuals expected to be indicted in connection with the multibillion-peso flood control corruption scandal could be detained.

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'Very decent': ICI inspects jail for politicians who may face corruption trial

Michael Delizo,

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Published Oct 24, 2025 04:17 PM PHT

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