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., This news data comes from:http://udg-hxqe-fcxx-shda.705-888.com
Marcos orders 'sweeping review' of DPWH budget under 2026 NEP
The President issued the directive following his exposure of irregularities in the DPWH flood control projects, which prompted a thorough investigation into the matter.
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.
- Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis' legacy of welcome
- Israel ups pressure on Gaza City
- Alice Guo faces new cases over POGO land
- Thai Court: PM Shinawatra violated ethics rules
- Marcos halts flood control budget; new commission to investigate expected 'in 48 hours'
- Petitioners challenge claim NAIA fees lowest in Southeast Asia
- Pope declares 'God's influencer' first millennial saint
- Eala writes another historic chapter in Philippine tennis
- Rubio says US warned France on Israel annexation moves
- New judge to handle Dengvaxia cases named; hearing set
