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://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.
- National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in US capital
- Comelec completes ballot printing for Bangsamoro elections despite redistricting dispute
- Lacson to Marcoleta: I don’t want a fight but I won’t back down from one
- DPWH chief rejects calls to resign as he vows to probe corruption in flood control projects
- Court orders Immigration to release of Global Ferronickel Chairman Joseph Sy
- Pope meets with Chagos refugees and delivers message about rights of the weak against the powerful
- NKorea could produce ten to twenty nukes per year — SKorea leader
- Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam
- Two dead as strong earthquake jolts Afghanistan
- Bonoan resigned due to command responsibility — Marcos
