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DPWH Seeks P20-B Fund Shift as House Debates Proposed 2027 Budget
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) intends to request a fund reallocation of approximately P20 billion from lawmakers as the House of Representatives deliberates on the proposed 2027 budget, aiming to adjust funding across various infrastructure projects.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will ask lawmakers to shuffle roughly P20 billion in funding across its infrastructure projects, according to Surigao del Sur Rep. Romeo Momo, Sr. on Thursday. Momo, who sponsored the DPWH’s P643.95 billion proposed funding for next year, said the department will request the shift. He said the DPWH will seek the approval of the House committee on appropriations to realign funds for infrastructure projects slated for next year. “We will ask them to shuffle around P20 billion,” Momo said. He added that the DPWH wants to realign funds for infrastructure projects slated for next year. “We will ask them to shuffle around P20 billion,” Momo said. He added that the DPWH wants to realign funds for infrastructure projects slated for next year. Source: Inquirer NewsInfo
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