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., This news data comes from:http://www.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.
Marcos orders 'sweeping review' of DPWH budget under 2026 NEP
- Wife and ally of ousted SKorean president indicted by special prosecutors
- Pope demands end to 'collective punishment' and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza
- Napolcom confirms Lt. Gen. Nartatez as acting PNP chief
- PH, Australia, Canada hold maritime drills in West Philippine Sea
- 15 people hospitalized after double-decker bus crashes outside London's Victoria Station
- Lacson: Torre 'acted beyond his authority'
- Marcos, first lady visit Cambodia to boost ties
- Marcos Jr. seeks 'fair, impartial' Ombudsman - Palace
- PH to see ‘blood moon’ Sept. 7-8
- Signal No. 1 up in 13 areas; Isang to leave PAR as tropical storm
