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
, This news data comes from:http://ldyxml.redcanaco.com
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.
- Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Mideast
- Sotto ousts Escudero in Senate coup
- Police officers face more charges in missing cockfight enthusiasts case
- Gomez-Estoesta named court administrator by Supreme Court
- SSS pension reform program starts in September
- Some areas in Metro Manila, Bulacan to have brownouts due to maintenance work
- Wife and ally of ousted SKorean president indicted by special prosecutors
- Marcos confers diplomatic merit award on two ambassadors
- Putin facing mounting pressure from the West
- ChatGPT to get parental controls after teen's death
