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Marcos allays fears of 2026 budget returning to Palace
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has stated that returning the proposed 2026 national budget to Malacañang is not an option.
This decision comes in response to concerns raised by members of the House of Representatives regarding alleged irregularities in flood control project allocations within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Instead of withdrawing the entire National Expenditure Program (NEP), President Marcos has instructed the DPWH to review and rewrite its proposed budget.
The rewritten DPWH budget will be resubmitted to Congress to ensure accuracy and transparency in project funding.
The President aims to proceed with the budget process without causing delays in its deliberation and approval.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a review of the Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) proposed 2026 budget for anomalies.
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House party leaders are seeking to return the proposed 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP) to Malacañang due to what they described as "mangled" entries.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the P275 billion allocated for flood control projects in the 2026 National Expenditure Program will be reappropriated to other departments, such as education and health.
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Malacañang confirmed that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget will not be returned to the executive branch for amendments, despite concerns raised by senators.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced the cancellation of all flood control projects scheduled for 2026 to ensure proper fund allocation and strengthen oversight of infrastructure spending.
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