Sherwin Gatchalian: Senate to cut P8.836B in unsupported infra projects

GMA Network - Nov 3, 2026

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday said the Senate would remove infrastructure projects worth P8.836 billion from the proposed 2027 national budget because of missing documentation from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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