Marcos orders immediate payment of ‘good’ contractorsMANILA, Philippines — Wishing to “move forward” from the flood control scam that has slowed economic growth, President Marcos ordered agencies to immediately pay the contractors who delivered on their obligations, to ensure quality services from those carrying out state projects. “The order of the President is to immediately pay the contractors who did well in the execution of the projects. “In his meeting with the economic team, the President urged the Cabinet to move forward. According to Castro, the President is convinced that the faster the contractors are paid, the better the services they would provide. “There is also a need for a good connection between the national and local governments to oversee and complete the infrastructure projects,” she said.

Source: Philippine Star February 02, 2026 16:32 UTC