MANILA, Philippines – IPINAG-UTOS ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa ilang ahensiya ng gobyerno na bawasan ang project costs para sa mga pampublikong infrastructure projects gaya ng agricultural roads, ospital, silid-aralan, at irigasyon, bilang bahagi ng pagsisikap na puksain ang korapsyon.
Matapos ipag-utos sa Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) na magpatupad ng cost-cutting measures sa kanilang mga proyekto, ipinaabot ni Pangulong Marcos ang kaparehong kautusan sa Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Transportation (DOTr), at National Irrigation Administration (NIA).
Bilin ng Pangulo sa mga ahensiyang ito na agad na sundin ang kaparehong pricing system ng DPWH.
Ayon sa Pangulo, naglalayon ang hakbang na ito na alisin ang korapsyon sa burukrasya.
“So, alongside our efforts to strengthen the Philippines’ regional foothold and attract investments, we continue to cleanse our bureaucracy of corruption, because only a transparent government can build a fair economy,” ani Pangulong Marcos.
“In this light, the DepEd, DA, DILG, DOH, DOTr, NIA, and all other relevant agencies shall immediately follow the same pricing system as that of the DPWH,” dagdag pa niya.
Sinabi rin ng Pangulo na nakaayon na ang project costs ng DPWH sa totoong presyo sa merkado at ito ay tapyasan ng hanggang 50%.
“However, by reducing the project cost, the quality of the infrastructure projects will not be compromised,” ayon sa Pangulo.
“So, let me be clear: The quality of what we build will not be compromised. The only thing weakened will be corruption. This is the accountability that our citizens deserve,” dagdag niya.
“Last October 25, this Administration renewed a promise that guides all our actions: To guard every peso entrusted to us, and to return it to our people in the form of progress they can see and that they can feel. When funds are protected and spent with discipline, prices ease, opportunities grow, and communities thrive,” pahayag ng Pangulo.
Matatandaang bago pa umalis ang Pangulo patungong Malaysia para sa 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits noong Oct. 25, ipinaabot niya sa DPWH ang kautusan na bawasan ang construction material costs ng hanggang 50%, kasabay ng inaasahang savings na P30 hanggang P45 billion na ilalaan sa mga mahalagang sektor gaya ng pangkalusugan, edukasyon, at pagkain.
“The savings we secure will go where they matter most: To programs that uplift families, support livelihoods, and strengthen communities. Because when our people grow in capability and confidence, the nation grows with them,” dagdag ni Pangulong Marcos.
“[From] a government that honors public trust, a nation that stands firm on integrity, this is our promise: A real change for every Filipino today and for generations to come,” pagtatapos niya. (Kris Jose)Â
