DPWH seeks P20B 'institutional amendments' within proposed 2027 budget

GMA Network - Sep 24, 2026

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is proposing institutional amendments worth around P20 billion to its proposed P643.95-billion budget for 2027, a House lawmaker said Thursday.

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