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Dizon open to reducing DPWH budget for 2026
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a review of the Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) proposed 2026 budget for anomalies.
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon requested a week to address "red flags" identified by lawmakers, such as duplicate entries and funding for completed projects.
The review, also involving Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, was prompted by senators who flagged redundant line items, unspecified locations, and funding for already finished projects.
Dizon is open to reducing the proposed P881.3 billion budget, especially by striking out funds for flood control and other corruption-prone projects.
He noted that flood control projects, with a proposed P268 billion budget, would be scrutinized to remove funding from areas where it is not needed.
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