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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will defend its revised 2026 budget proposal before the House appropriations committee today.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. previously instructed the DPWH to "make the necessary corrections" in its budget.
This hearing comes after a leadership change in the DPWH, with Vince Dizon replacing Manuel Bonoan as secretary.
The DPWH's proposed budget for 2026 is P881 billion.
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