Rodolfo Azurin named as ICI special adviser, investigator

The Office of the President on Monday announced the appointment of former Philippine National Police chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. as special adviser and investigator of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). 

Azurin replaced Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, who resigned from his post after Malacañang had announced that President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. would have the legal team study if his designation was proper. 

''The administration is confident that General Azurin’s experience and leadership will further strengthen the Commission’s mandate to uphold accountability and transparency in the use of public funds,'' the OP said in a press statement.

Azurin will assume his duties after concluding his personal and administrative arrangements, according to the OP. 

Meanwhile, President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. expressed gratitude to Magalong for his service and contributions during his tenure as ICI special adviser.

''His efforts in safeguarding the integrity and credibility of the Commission have been vital to the government’s campaign against corruption in infrastructure projects,'' the OP said.

In 2023, Azurin was linked to the alleged cover-up of the P6.7 billion shabu haul in Manila in 2022.

Azurin said there was no plan to cover up the illegal drug case involving dismissed Police Master Sergeant Rodolfo Mayo Jr. — KG/RSJ, GMA Integrated News