Division of Transportation seeks P196.27-B finances for 2026

The Division of Transportation has earmarked P124 billion, the most important portion of its finances, for the rail transport program

MANILA, Philippines – The Division of Transportation is looking for P196.27-billion finances for 2026.

If the proposed finances will get authorized, the workplace of the transportation secretary will take the lion’s share at P157.96 billion, or 80.5% of the entire. This workplace oversees a lot of the division’s flagship infrastructure packages.

DOTr recognized 5 main packages: rail transport, aviation infrastructure, maritime infrastructure, motorcar regulation, and land public transportation.

A lot of the proposed finances will go to rail transport, which will get P124 billion, or 84% of the entire. Aviation is allotted P6.17 billion (4%), maritime infrastructure P8.5 billion (5.78%), motorcar regulation P2.7 billion (1.83%), and land public transportation P5.67 billion (3.85%).

Right here’s how the proposed 2026 DOTr finances shall be distributed amongst its hooked up businesses:

1. Workplace of the Secretary – P157.96 billion
2. Philippine Coast Guard – P 35,383.5 billion
3. Workplace for Transportation Safety – P1,156.9 billion
4. Maritime Trade Authority – P1,381.2 billion
5. Civil Aeronautics Board – P262.4 million
6. Toll Regulatory Board – P78.7 million
7. Workplace of Transportation Cooperatives – P47.3 million

The Home appropriations committee will take up the proposed DPWH finances on Thursday, September 4. – Rappler.com