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://axks-ulft-esk-qtwq.ycyzqzxyh.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
- IBP to form good governance panel
- Philippines calls for Gaza ceasefire amid humanitarian crisis
- Mandela grandson says he will join Gaza aid boat
- Marcos thumbs down return of proposed 2026 budget to Malacañang
- 'Trump Whisperer' ex-minister joins Japan PM race
- Escudero subpoenaes 10 DPWH contractors for Senate probe next week
- Thai cannabis-championing tycoon takes office as PM
- Appointments panel holds first session
- AFP: It would take more than a tugboat to tow BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal
- Mob burns Nigerian woman to death over Islam blasphemy claim — police
