After flood control, contractors brace for war impactIt’s only been months since the dizzying and diarrhea-inducing flood control mess unraveled. Some contractors, even those with no involvement in flood control projects, are still dealing with the fallout. Rising fuel prices are seen as the main trigger, creating a domino effect across logistics, manufacturing and commodities,” it said. Contractors also anticipate disputes over who will absorb the added fuel costs. This would be brought about by rising fuel prices, peso devaluation, higher logistics costs and limited supply of bulk fuel.

Source: Philippine Star March 23, 2026 17:31 UTC