Former president Noynoy Aquino abruptly cancelled public works projects because they had become infested with corrupt syndicates. Last year, after the flood control projects scandal blew up, government cancelled further funding for these – across the board. Government is obligated, by contracts signed, to pay for what has been duly rendered. Foreign assisted projects were moved to unprogrammed funds to create space for puny flood control projects. Failing to undertake the necessary public works projects will trap all of us in decrepit infrastructure.

Source: Philippine Star February 06, 2026 16:11 UTC