MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has delayed and unimplemented projects amounting to P101.690 billion, the 2019 report of the Commission on Audit (COA) has shown. In its comment to COA, DPWH explained that the delayed implementation of projects was due to the delayed release of capital outlay allotments which only started in June 2019 as a result of the delayed approval of the General Appropriations Act. It also assured that close coordination with concerned agencies and local government units is being done to resolve issues on right-of-way acquisitions and permits for the concerned projects. ADVERTISEMENTDPWH further said it is sending demand letters and notices to contractors to fast-track the project completion and to observe project timelines. KGARELATED STORYP118.4-B of DPWH projects either delayed or not implemented – COARead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 19, 2020 06:59 UTC