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.
Marcos orders 'sweeping review' of DPWH budget under 2026 NEP
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., This news data comes from:http://phaf-gvs-cpn-lk.yamato-syokunin.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.
- LPA over West PH Sea develops into tropical depression, now called ‘Jacinto’ -- Pagasa
- Wawao Builders exec ‘not sure’ if company has flood control project in Bulacan
- Dizon to order DPWH officials to submit courtesy resignation
- Corruption crackdown: VP Sara Duterte, lawmakers call for deeper probe into government
- Marcos names acting Ombudsman
- Judge reverses Trump administration's cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University
- Peace efforts in limbo as Kyiv mourns 23 dead
- Israel ups pressure on Gaza City as Trump talks post-war plan
- Philippines to launch shame campaign vs traffic violators
- Mayor Sotto slams Discayas, cites lies, ghost firms, and kickback allegations
