The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations deliberates on the proposed 2026 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

This hearing comes after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered a “sweeping review” of the agency’s budget following allegations of “insertions” and “ghost projects.” DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon is expected to present the department’s spending plan and address queries from lawmakers.

The proposed national budget for 2026 is facing intense scrutiny from the House, with some members earlier calling for its return to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) due to supposed irregularities.

Chapters:
0:00:00 – Intro
0:05:13 – Pre-Hearing: Dizon on revising the ‘anomalous’ budget
0:44:15 – Hearing Commences & Acknowledgment of Guests
0:50:41 – Chairperson Suansing’s Opening Statement
1:01:32 – Parliamentary Inquiry on the Hearing’s Scope
1:20:46 – Sec. Vince Dizon’s Opening Remarks & Commitment to Reform
1:36:14 – Committee Lays Down Rules for Interpellation
1:42:05 – Minority Leader Libanan questions ₱268-B flood control budget
1:53:13 – Rep. Ungab on missing ODA-funded ‘big ticket’ projects
2:05:25 – Rep. Amatong on wasteful road repairs & LGU coordination
2:12:25 – Rep. Erice on parameters for budget overhaul & Metro Manila dredging
2:27:38 – Rep. Teves on lack of LGU coordination & a substandard project
2:34:59 – Rep. De Lima on criteria for project prioritization
2:44:29 – Rep. Valeriano on the Metro Manila flood control master plan
2:52:32 – Rep. Valeriano on blacklisted contractors’ ongoing projects
2:59:30 – Rep. Tino on triple & double budget entries for projects
3:16:05 – Rep. Chungalao on suspension of road opening projects
3:20:32 – Rep. Tino questions the basis for flood control projects
3:34:45 – Dep. Speaker Garin grills DPWH on budget allocation formula
3:52:41 – Hearing suspended for lunch break

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