00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is aiming to recover funds for foreign-assisted projects
00:06of the Department of Public Works and Highways, or DPWH.
00:10This follows the Congress' substantial reduction in the budget allocated for DPWH programs,
00:17activities, and projects this year. The Chief Executive emphasized the need to focus on projects
00:23that will make a difference to people's lives. Additionally, the President urged the DPWH
00:29to prioritize maintenance of agency projects, feasibility studies, and right-of-way issues.