Ejercito tightens scrutiny of local infra projects, eyes Nov. 20 report

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Finance Committee Chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito is enforcing a strict line-by-line review of 6,271 newly introduced infrastructure projects in the proposed 2027 national budget, warning that proposals lacking complete documentation and proof of readiness will be stripped of funding. A dedicated team from Ejercito’s office is currently auditing the 6,271 infrastructure