MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the swift payment of contractors who have properly completed their infrastructure projects.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President urged his Cabinet to “move forward” from the flood control scandal and ensure pending projects are finished quickly.
“Ipinag-utos na ng Pangulo na siguruhing mababayaran ang mga contractor na maayos na tumutupad sa kanilang mga kontrata. Mas mabilis na proseso ang bayad, mas maayos na trabaho para sa mga Pilipino,” Castro noted.
She explained that payments had slowed due to scrutiny of ghost and substandard projects, but contractors with legitimate work will now be prioritized.
“Buo ang paninindigan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na panahon na para iangat ang ating ekonomiya. Ito’y sa kabila ng kaniyang pangunguna sa pagpapaimbestiga sa malawakang pag-abuso sa pondo ng bayan,” Castro added.
The Department of Budget and Management has set a ₱1.3 trillion infrastructure spending target for 2026, with the Palace emphasizing that completed projects will help boost the economy. #END
News Source: PCO