FAJARDO RESIGNS FROM ICI, COMMISSION LEFT WITH THREE MEMBERS

Commissioner Maria Fajardo has stepped down from her post at the International Communications Institute (ICI), leaving the body with only three sitting members. Her resignation was confirmed today by officials familiar with the matter, according to initial information. No detailed explanation for her decision has been made public, and as of now, there are no confirmed details on the circumstances surrounding her departure. The remaining commissioners are expected to continue handling ICI’s ongoing programs and regulatory functions while the vacancy is being addressed.

The ICI, which oversees policy coordination and standards in the communications sector, typically operates with a larger panel to ensure broad representation and deliberation. Based on preliminary reports, Fajardo had been involved in several key initiatives related to digital infrastructure and media compliance. Her exit comes at a time when the commission has been reviewing internal guidelines and external partnerships, though officials have not linked her resignation to any specific agenda item. Stakeholders have been advised that regular operations will proceed, pending formal guidance from the appointing authority on the selection of a replacement.

Observers note that a three-member roster may affect the commission’s workload distribution and the speed of decision-making, especially for matters that require quorum-based resolutions. Policy analysts say the development underscores the importance of timely appointments to regulatory bodies, but they also stress that there is no indication of disruption to essential services at this stage. Internal assessments are reportedly underway to determine whether committee assignments or meeting schedules need adjustment to accommodate the leaner lineup. Further updates on the search process for a new commissioner are expected in the coming weeks, once official notices are released.