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.
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., This news data comes from:http://arahjwct.xs888999.com
Marcos orders 'sweeping review' of DPWH budget under 2026 NEP
- Sara’s claims that corruption probe could be done in one day 'absolutely preposterous' – Palace
- NKorea could produce ten to twenty nukes per year — SKorea leader
- CFO office moves from Quezon City to Pasay
- Gloria Arroyo files bill to empower Office of the Vice President
- North Korea's Kim oversees ICBM engine test — state media
- Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital kill six, Houthis say
- Retired NBI agents urge Marcos to appoint career official to replace Santiago
- Trump plans a hefty tax on imported drugs, risking higher prices and shortages
- Ever dream of having an entry in the Guinness World Records? Here's how to do it
- Putin vows not to back down in Ukraine
