MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to conduct a "sweeping review" of the DPWH proposed budget under the 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP), Malacañang said Wednesday.
In a press conference, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said this would ensure necessary changes and the proper use of people’s money.
The President issued the directive following his exposure of irregularities in the DPWH flood control projects, which prompted a thorough investigation into the matter.
Marcos orders 'sweeping review' of DPWH budget under 2026 NEP
Marcos orders 'sweeping review' of DPWH budget under 2026 NEP
Marcos expressed outrage upon seeing some "ghost" flood mitigation projects, warning that the private contractors involved would be blacklisted and could face charges of economic sabotage., This news data comes from:http://lx.705-888.com
- Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Mideast
- Malabon shifts garbage disposal to Rizal landfill after Navotas closure
- Need a pee? Japan has QR code for that
- Rise in HFMD cases due to better reporting, not outbreak
- Most Filipinos distrust China, see it as biggest threat — OCTA survey
- P270M rock shed useless – Marcos
- No peace without end to hostilities –Arab bloc
- Modi, Ishiba agree to boost economic ties
- House party leaders want to return proposed 2026 budget to Executive
- Marcos orders 'sweeping review' of DPWH budget under 2026 NEP
