It will fund 1,743 public works projects around the country.
During a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release PHP46.22 billion to fund infrastructure projects nationwide.
The release of funds aims to ensure the continuous implementation of these projects, and that no project would be delayed in spite of the ongoing national energy emergency.
“Bilang pagtalima sa utos ni Pangulong Marcos Jr. na gawing prayoridad ang pagtatayo ng mga vital infrastructure projects sa bansa… aprubado na ng Department of Budget and Management, sa pangunguna ni Secretary Rolando Toledo, ang pag-release ng PhP46.22 billion na pondo para sa 1,743 infrastructure projects sa buong bansa,” said Castro.
Castro said the funds were already released to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the infrastructure projects that would improve road connectivity and mobility in the different regions of the country.
The list includes the Davao City Bypass Construction Project, which has an approved allocation of more than PHP288 million for fiscal year 2026.
On education, Castro said President Marcos ordered the release of PHP17.27 billion funds to build 4,960 classrooms nationwide, to address the lack of classrooms in the country and ensure students would be able to study well, safely, and with dignity, with the fund for the Department of Education (DepEd) already approved.
President Marcos has since ordered concerned agencies to ensure that the distribution of financial assistance and other help to the people would be in accordance with the law.
Citing the Open Government Partnership International—an organization of reformers inside and outside of government working to transform how government serves its citizens— the Philippines promotes transparency, accountability and citizen participation when it comes to public spending.
In support of the directive of President Marcos, Castro said the DBM released Circular Letter No. 2026-6 to expand the use of open government principles in all government programs, activities and projects.
Under the Circular, all government agencies, government-owned or -controlled Corporations (GOCCs), state universities and colleges, and Local Government Units (LGUs) are directed to prioritize the use of mechanisms that promote transparency, stakeholder participation and accountability.