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://www.jyxingfa.com
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.
- President asks governor to expose irregularities in govt projects
- DPWH Secretary Dizon orders perpetual ban of Wawao Builders, Syms Construction for ghost projects
- Filipino priest wins Ramon Magsaysay Award for activism against Duterte's drug war
- DSWD's guarantee letters now accepted in more establishments
- Comelec delays implementation of decision disqualifying Duterte Youth Party-List
- US church shooter 'obsessed with idea of killing children'
- Vico Sotto's viral post sparks ethics debate, elicits response from journalists
- DPWH engineer denies role in Bulacan flood control ‘ghost projects’
- PNP chief supports lowering age of discernment
- Dizon to order DPWH officials to submit courtesy resignation
