Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon said government infrastructure projects can be completed on time with better quality and durability as long as public funds are properly spent and protected from corruption.
Speaking during the Ambassador Alfonso Yuchengco Policy Conference 2026 in Makati City, Dizon stressed that multiple long-delayed infrastructure projects could be finished if agencies focus on proper spending and clear priorities.
In his message to policy-makers, business leaders, and development experts attending the conference, Dizon said the government must ensure that taxpayer money is spent exactly where it is intended.
“There’s so much to be done, but as you can see, it can be done. As long as the money is put in where it’s supposed to go, and we prioritize,” he said.
Dizon also underscored the need to maintain existing roads and complete projects that have remained unfinished for years.
He said that addressing long-pending infrastructure backlogs and improving road maintenance would significantly ease travel, boost economic activity, and improve the daily lives of commuters and businesses across the country.
According to him, the Department is accelerating the implementation of priority infrastructure projects. These include road rehabilitation, bridge construction, and other public works designed to improve connectivity between provinces, cities, and rural communities.
Dizon expressed optimism that completing these projects would help strengthen the economy and provide long-term benefits to millions of Filipinos.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline: “Dizon: Proper spending key to finishing infra projects on time”
