MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to conduct a full review of its proposed ₱880 billion budget under the 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP) to ensure transparency and proper use of public funds.

The President gave the instruction to Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman and newly appointed DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon.

“I have instructed the DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon to fully review the budget of the DPWH and make the necessary corrections for the NEP 2026. We owe the Filipino people transparency and efficiency,” Marcos said.

“The people’s money should be used properly,” he added.

The 2026 NEP, which was submitted to Congress last month, allocates ₱880 billion to the DPWH for infrastructure projects next year.