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DA orders full audit of FMR amid P40-B funding gap
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. ordered a full audit of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects implemented from 2021 to the present.
The audit aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of taxpayer funds, as lapses in implementation could lead to "farm-to-pocket projects."
While the DA identifies FMR needs, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) handles their construction.
The government's roadmap targets 131,000 kilometers of FMRs, with approximately 70,000 kilometers completed as of July.
Funding for FMRs is a challenge, with the DA earmarking P16 billion for 2026 against P56 billion in pending requests from 2025.
To address funding gaps, Secretary Tiu Laurel is proposing a redesign for narrower roadways to cut costs and speed up completion.
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