The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon is set to face the House Committee on Appropriations on Friday, September 5, for the agency’s budget deliberations.

In an ambush interview with reporters, Dizon clarified that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered him to review the DPWH’s 2026 proposed budget, stating it needs revision.

“Ang mensahe ko po sa ating mga mahal na Kongresista ay unang-una, inutusan na po ako ng ating pangulo repasuhin at kung kinakailangan, baguhin ang buong budget ng DPWH,” Dizon said, putting emphasis on the president’s directive.

“‘Yan po ay sinabi ng ating pangulo noong Miyerkules at ‘yan po ay gagawin ko at sasabihin ko po ‘yon sa ating members of Congress dahil very important po ‘yon na marinig nila ang panig galing sa akin na susundin ko...ang utos ng ating pangulo,” he added.

Now on his fourth day as DPWH chief, Dizon vowed a thorough review of the department’s 2026 budget following revelations of alleged irregularities in flood control projects.