MANILA, Philippines — With only nine out of 75 flagships projects under construction halfway into the Duterte administration, its “Build, build, build’’ infrastructure program is a “dismal failure,” according to Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon. “It is sad to say that the BBB program of the administration is a dismal failure. Panelo took a swipe at Drilon, alleging that the previous Aquino administration did not accomplish even a single infrastructure project. Angara said that while some BBB projects have not commenced, infrastructure spending is almost 5 percent of GDP, which is what the World Bank recommends. The BBB projects would only be able to contribute to the GDP if there were actual disbursements for these, he added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 12, 2019 20:56 UTC