Government infrastructure spending plunged again in April, falling 51.7 percent year-on-year, as the Department of Public Works and Highways continues to face delayed budget execution, unfinished projects and stringent payment validations, Philstar Biz reported.
The decline marks another month of contraction for the government's capital outlays, which have been hampered by slow project implementation and tighter auditing procedures. The DPWH has struggled to accelerate spending despite higher budget allocations for 2026, as delays in procurement and contract approvals persist.
Analysts warned that the prolonged dip in infrastructure disbursements could undermine economic growth targets, which rely heavily on public construction to stimulate demand. The government has pledged to ramp up spending in the second half of the year, but execution risks remain elevated.