Marcos transfers P255.5-B flood control funds to priority programs

President Marcos has announced that P255.5 billion previously allocated for the Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) flood control projects in 2026 will be redirected to fund programs under other agencies.

- By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

Speaking in San Fernando City, La Union, the President said the move followed the discovery of ghost and substandard flood control projects that would have otherwise consumed the funds.

“Kaya’t itinigil ko lahat ‘yan para matiyak natin na tama naman ang paggamit ng pera ninyo dahil pera ninyo ito (That is why I stopped all of it to ensure your money is being used properly, because this is your money),” he said.

Marcos stressed that government funds should not be wasted on questionable projects.

"Hindi pera ng gobyerno ito, pera ng taong-bayan ito. Kaya't tinitiyak natin na tama ang gawa (This is not government money, this is the people's money. That is why we make sure it is spent properly)," he said.

The President explained that the funds would instead be used for programs that directly benefit the public.