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.
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., This news data comes from:http://www.redcanaco.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.
- Public Works Chief Vince Dizon demands courtesy resignations to 'clean house'
- Marcos sacks PNP Chief Torre, saying it was 'difficult but necessary'
- China's Xi holds talks with North Korea's Kim in Beijing
- Customs preparing report on Discayas’ 28 luxury cars
- In Taiwan, competing narratives over the meaning of China's massive military show
- Gaza at 'breaking point,' says UN food agency chief after visit
- Australia's mushroom murderer faces victims' family in court
- Israeli protesters demand hostage deal as cabinet meets
- DOTr denies ordering shutdown of online selling platforms
- Duterte party's acting chairman charged at Sandiganbayan over Malampaya project
