Marcos Jr. eyes zero budget for new flood control projects in 2026

Updated Tue, September 9, 2025 at 3:10 AM Published Mon, September 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced that the proposed 2026 national budget will have zero new allocations for flood control projects.

He cited that P350 billion allocated for flood control in 2025 has not yet been fully utilized.

Marcos assured that flood control projects will continue but will be closely monitored to ensure proper completion and quality.

This decision comes as flagship infrastructure projects funded by official development assistance (ODA) face delays due to budget realignments.

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman stated that the underfunding slows down the implementation of foreign-assisted projects and incurs commitment fees.

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