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Dizon open to reducing DPWH budget for 2026
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered a comprehensive review of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) proposed budget for 2026 due to alleged anomalies.
The directive follows concerns raised by lawmakers regarding potential duplication, inconsistencies, and funding for completed projects within the DPWH's P881.3 billion proposed budget.
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon is tasked with revising the budget, including potentially reducing funds for flood control projects and removing corruption-prone initiatives.
Dizon admitted to finding the budget difficult to understand and is amenable to cuts, especially for the P268 billion flood control allocation.
In light of these issues, the House of Representatives' committee on appropriations has deferred discussions on the DPWH budget, pending the submission of an errata on problematic items.
The deferral was prompted by Secretary Dizon's admission of confusion regarding the budget and a motion by Rep. Leila de Lima to compel the DPWH and DBM to submit amendments.
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