The Department of Budget and Management has released around PHP16.5 billion to the Department of Public Works and Highways to accelerate infrastructure spending and support economic growth, following a directive from Ferdinand Marcos Jr..
The funds, issued through a Notice of Cash Allocation to the DPWH Central Office, will be distributed to implementing units across 17 regions nationwide to settle due and demandable accounts payable.
In a statement, the DBM said the release is intended to ensure the timely payment of completed and ongoing infrastructure projects, prevent delays, and maintain uninterrupted public service delivery.
Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo said the move forms part of the administration’s strategy to keep infrastructure projects on track while stimulating economic activity.
He emphasized that timely disbursement of infrastructure funds has a strong multiplier effect, supporting employment, strengthening businesses, and accelerating project completion.
“Government spending, especially in infrastructure, has a strong multiplier effect. When we release funds on time, we support jobs, strengthen businesses, and accelerate project completion — creating immediate and tangible benefits for our people,” Toledo said.
The DBM added that the release underwent strict validation to ensure compliance with budgeting, accounting, and auditing requirements.
Toledo said that while the government is expediting the release of funds, it continues to uphold transparency and accountability by ensuring that all disbursements are supported by complete documentation and aligned with existing laws.
“Upon the President’s directive, we are accelerating infrastructure spending to keep projects moving and the economy growing. This PHP16.5 billion release ensures that obligations are paid on time so work continues and services to the public are sustained,” he said.
“We ensure that every peso is backed by complete documentation and aligned with the law. That is how we balance speed with accountability,” he added.
The DBM reaffirmed its commitment to efficient and responsible budget execution to ensure that government spending delivers tangible benefits to the public.
