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DPWH: Budget for 2026 has no funding for new flood-control projects
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has stated that its proposed 2026 budget does not include funds for new flood control projects.
The P2.49 billion allocated is specifically for the maintenance and operational expenses of existing flood control projects and programs, including Oplan Kontra Baha.
These funds will be used for essential tasks such as declogging, desilting, dredging, repair, and clearing operations to ensure waterways and drainage systems function properly.
The DPWH aims to maximize these resources to mitigate flooding risks despite current fiscal constraints.
This decision aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to streamline government expenditures.
The President had previously announced that there would be no budget for new DPWH flood control projects in 2026 as part of efforts to remove problematic items from the national budget.
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