MANILA, Philippines — The last-ditch effort of Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to restore about P45 billion of the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) proposed budget for 2026 to properly implement projects of the agency has the blessing of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Malacañang said on Monday. Palace press officer Claire Castro said the President was already made aware of Dizon’s appeal before members of the bicameral conference committee finalizing the 2026 national budget. “If the request of the DPWH will not be granted [by the bicam], it will not be possible for the agency to implement nearly […]... Keep on reading: Malacañang backs plea to restore P45B in DPWH budget for 2026