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SENATE
S.B. No. 1215
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RECEIVED BY;
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III
AN ACT
CREATING AN INDEPENDENT PEOPLE S COMMISSION TO 
INVESTIGATE ANOMALIES IN ALL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE 
PROJECTS, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Corruption is now seen, heard and felt by the Filipinos more than ever. 
The failed flood control projects that supposed to protect the lives, livelihood 
and properties of our countiymen, the dilapidated classrooms for our 
students, and the lack of quality farm-to-market roads to aid our farmers, all 
are engulfed in corruption, hindering the progress of the nation as a whole.
While there are agencies of government which investigates corruption, 
they are not specializing nor focusing on anomalies of government 
infrastructures alone. Thus, it is imperative to have the Independent People’s 
Commission that comprises of different stakeholders for a balance, 
independent and effective investigative body.
We owe it to the Filipino people to ensure that public funds are utilized 
efficiently, honestly, and transparently in the construction of all government 
infrastructure projects.
In view thereof, immediate approval of this bill is requested.
VICENTE C. SOTTO III


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE } 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
SB. No. _X21b
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RECEIVED BY:
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III
AN ACT CREATING AN INDEPENDENT PEOPLE S COMMISSION TO 
INVESTIGATE ANOMALIES IN ALL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE 
PROJECTS, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Infrastructure
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Anomalies Investigation Act of2025."
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Section 2. Declaration of Policy. As enshrined in our Constitution, public
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office is public trust, and that public officers and employees must at all times
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be accountable to the people. The state recognizes that government
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infrastructure projects inherently involve public interest, as public funds are
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utilized. Moreover, as a recognized policy in government auditing, all
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government resources must be safeguarded against loss or wastage through
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illegal or improper disposition, with a view of ensuring efficiency, economy
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and effectiveness in the operations of government.
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Towards this end of ensuring that public funds are utilized efficiently,
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honestly, and transparently in the construction of all government
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infrastructure, a non-partisan, and independent commission must be
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established to investigate and recommend measures to address corruption,
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mismanagement, and negligence in these projects.
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Section 3. Creation of the Independent People's Commission. There is
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hereby created an Independent People's Commission [IPQ, an independent
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body tasked to investigate anomalies in all government infrastructure projects.
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Section 4. Mandate and Scope. The IPC shall have the following mandate:
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a. To conduct a comprehensive investigation into all reported and alleged
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anomalies, including but not limited to, corruption, ghost projects.


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overpricing, and substandard materials, in past and ongoing 
government infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, flood 
control, school buildings, and roads, whether implemented by the 
National Government and any of its branches, including local 
government units, and government-owned and controlled corporations.
b. To identify individuals and entities, both in the public and private 
sectors, who are responsible for such anomalies.
c. To recommend the prosecution or further investigation by the 
Ombudsman or the filing of criminal, civil, or administrative charges 
against those found culpable.
d. To formulate and submit to the President and Congress a set of concrete 
and actionable recommendations for legislative and executive reforms 
to prevent future anomalies.
Section 5. Composition and Appointment.
a. The members of the IPC shall be composed of five (5) members, namely;
Retired Supreme Court Justice or Court of Appeals Justice, who 
shall serve as Chairperson.
Certified Public Accountant with expertise in forensic accounting. 
Civil Engineer or Architect.
Representative from a reputable non-governmental organization. 
Academician with a specialization in public administration or
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b. The members of the IPC shall be appointed by the President of the 
Philippines, with a term of three (3) years, and may be once reappointed.
c. To ensure independence and impartiality, the members shall be chosen 
from a list of nominees submitted by the Integrated Bar of the 
Philippines for the chairperson, the Philippine Institute of Certified 
Public Accountants, the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, United 
Architects of the Philippines, and a recognized national coalition of good 
governance and anti-corruption non-governmental organizations. Each 
member shall of good moral character, of unquestionable integrity, of 
known probity and patriotism, and with recognized competence in their 
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d. In case of vacancies, created by the death, resignation, or removal of
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any member shall be filled by the appointment of a new member to
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complete the unexpired period of the term of the member concerned.
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any government infrastructure project, whether in a public or private
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capacity, shall be appointed as a member of the Commission.
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Section 6. Powers and Functions. The IPC is hereby granted the following
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powers:
To conduct investigation on anomalous infrastructure projects of the 
government motu proprio or as recommended by the Commission on 
Audit, through a verified complaint.
submission of the recommendation from COA or a verified complaint, 
and regardless of the manner of its initiation, shall terminate within 
sixty (60) days therefrom.
To issue subpoena ad testificandum and subpoena duces tecum to 
compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, 
records, and other evidence. Failure to comply shall be punishable by 
law.
d. To administer oaths and take testimony.
To have full and unrestricted access to all government records, 
including but not limited to, contracts, bidding documents, financial 
reports, audit reports, and official correspondences related to the 
projects under investigation.
who shall obstruct any inquiry and investigation of the IIIC.
regard for the rights of all persons.
the government, including the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 
and the Philippine National Police (PNP), to ensure the integrity of the 
investigation and the protection of witnesses.
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i. To recommend to the Department of Justice the grant of witness
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immunity for any person who provides material information vital to the
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investigation.
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deems necessary to efficiently and effectively carry out its objectives,
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within the ambit of the law.
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Section 7. Submission of Report. The IPC shall submit its final report to the
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President and Congress within thirty (30) working days from the termination
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of its investigation. The report shall detail its findings, name individuals and
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entities found culpable, recommend the filing of criminal, civil and/or
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administrative charges, and provide specific recommendations for legislative
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and executive action. The report shall be made public immediately upon
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submission.
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Section 8. Appropriation. The amount necessary for the initial
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implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current year's
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appropriations of the Office of the President. Thereafter, such sums as may
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be necessary for its continued operation shall be included in the annual
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General Appropriations Act.
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Section 9. Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern. - The IPC shall
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determine its organizational structure and staffing pattern, subject to the
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approval of the DBM and consistent with civil service laws, rules, and
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regulations.
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Section 10. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act shall remain in full force and effect.
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Section 11. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and
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regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed,
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Section 12. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect immediately after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation.
Approved,