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Philippines cuts infrastructure spending by up to 50% to fight corruption and save billions.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expanded a government-wide austerity drive, requiring agencies including Education, Health, Agriculture, and Transportation to cut infrastructure project costs by up to 50% by aligning spending with market rates, following revelations of corruption and inflated project prices.
The move, modeled on reforms at the Department of Public Works and Highways, aims to save billions, redirect funds to social programs, and restore public trust without compromising quality.
The directive comes ahead of the APEC Summit in South Korea, where Marcos emphasized transparency, economic resilience, and digital connectivity.
Filipinas recorta el gasto en infraestructura hasta en un 50% para combatir la corrupción y ahorrar miles de millones.