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.
Marcos orders 'sweeping review' of DPWH budget under 2026 NEP, This news data comes from:http://yrv-hng-bigk-esvg.gyglfs.com
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 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.
Marcos orders 'sweeping review' of DPWH budget under 2026 NEP
- Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record
- Government work, classes on Tuesday suspended due to bad weather
- India warns Pakistan of more cross-border flooding due to heavy monsoon rains
- Bersamin letter proves Torre reassignments ‘valid’
- Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam
- 'Pink and green' protests call for a reset in Indonesia
- President Marcos Jr. visits Cambodia to strengthen ties
- Vietnam marks 80th independence anniversary with huge parade
- Sara Duterte calls DPWH flood control Inquiry a 'Zarzuela'
- Arjo Atayde, Vice Ganda, Marian Rivera win top acting honors at 73rd FAMAS Awards
