Palace backs DPWH plea to restore P45B in budget

DPWH wants P45 billion restored. Dizon explains, but is it enough?

Why is Secretary Vince Dizon appealing to the bicameral conference committee to restore P45 billion in the Department of Public Works and Highways' 2026 budget?

Palace backs DPWH plea to restore P45B in budget

The last-ditch effort of Public Works Sec. Vince Dizon to restore about P45 billion of DPWH proposed budget has the blessing of Marcos.

Palace backs call to restore DPWH budget cuts

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Monday echoed the appeal of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for cuts made to its 2026 budget to be restored.In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro justified the call by saying funding is needed to efficiently implement the projects of the agency.“Yes, the DPWH had requested a budget and this was slashed by the Senate. Nearly 10,000 projects…