From irrigation to floodwaters to students’ safety, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s week centered on ensuring that all government projects were up and running.

Infrastructure and budget transparency topped Marcos’ agenda last week as his administration pushed projects to boost farm output, upgrade healthcare, strengthen disaster defenses, and reform public financial management.

The President’s engagements from 22 to 26 June underscored the government’s twin track: to build and to account for roads and hospitals on one side, audits and safeguards on the other.

The message was clear: services delivered must show results.

22 June

Making water supply reliable

The President started the week by inaugurating the P833.37-million Mabini-Cayacay Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in Bohol which is expected to provide irrigation water to 530 hectares of farmland and benefit 717 farmers.

Implemented by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), the project will serve agricultural areas in Barangays Abaca, San Roque, Aguipo and Cabidian in Mabini, and Barangay Cayacay in Alicia.

The facility draws water from the Baujanan and Cawasan creeks for distribution to farms within the service area. The reservoir can accommodate 3.82 million cubic meters.

Nutrition, safety take center stage

The President inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of the Mananga River in Barangay San Isidro, Talisay City, Cebu and vowed to sustain the government’s efforts to prevent communities from suffering the constant devastation caused by typhoons, flooding and river overflows.

He said funds for the rehabilitation are included in the National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2027, which also covers the construction of a 70-meter dam along the Mananga River.

Marcos also visited the Walang Gutom Kitchen in Cebu, led in the distribution of food to beneficiaries, and joined them for a meal at the facility.

25 June

Cotabato projects roll up

The President led the ceremonial turnover of the Socio-Civic Projects Fund (SCPF) Assistance to the provincial governments of Cotabato and South Cotabato.

He handed over P40 million in SCPF assistance to South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo and the president of the Association of Barangay Captains of South Cotabato and one scholar representative.

The President likewise handed over SCPF of P96 million to Cotabato Vice Governor Rochella Marie Taray and the ABC president of Cotabato and a scholar representative.

The SCPF is an Office of the President grant designed to bring direct financial assistance to local communities. Each barangay receives P200,000, with P100,000 for community-identified development priorities such as street lighting, administrative equipment and disaster response.

The other P100,000 is earmarked for Bagong Pilipinas Barangay Scholars, with each scholar receiving P20,000 to cover academic expenses.

26 June

Dialysis hub unveiled

The Philippines is set to have one of the largest dialysis centers in Southeast Asia once the new Hemodialysis Building at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute in Quezon City is completed.

President Marcos inspected the ongoing construction of the 13-story facility and directed the Department of Public Works and Highways to expedite its completion by the end of 2027.

The facility will have 200 state-of-the-art dialysis machines, significantly increasing the institute’s capacity.

Afterward, the President inspected the G. Araneta Drainage Improvement Project in Quezon City, where he vowed to continue flood control mitigation projects to ease the flooding in the area.

Budget safety net ensured

Mr. Marcos launched the Department of Budget and Management’s Centralized Open Monitoring Platform for Appropriations and Spending Statistics (DBM COMPASS), saying the new digital platform will make government spending more transparent, accessible, and accountable to the people.

The President also led the ceremonial endorsement of the updated Philippine Public Financial Management Reform Roadmap 2024–2028.

He said public funds belong to the people and must always be used for their benefit. The DBM COMPASS will enable citizens to monitor where government funds are allocated and spent, encouraging greater public participation in governance.

27 June

Sound schools protect children.

Capping the week, The President called for a united national effort to safeguard Filipino children, urging government agencies, schools, parents, teachers, and communities to work together to ensure that every child grows up in a safe and nurturing environment following a series of heartbreaking incidents involving students.

Speaking in his latest BBMVLOG 282 titled “Protektahan ang Kabataan,” Mr. Marcos said he was addressing the nation not only as the Chief Executive but as a father deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of the nation’s youth.

The President cited the recent school shooting in Tacloban City, the fatal stabbing incidents in schools in Cavite, and the deaths of two student-athletes during a team-building activity, saying that while the circumstances differed, they carried the same urgent message.

Knit family closer

President Marcos called on parents to be actively involved in their children’s lives, urged teachers to serve not only as educators but as mentors and counselors, and reminded schools to strictly enforce safety protocols during classes, field trips, training camps, and other related activities.

He underscored the need to restore society’s appreciation for the value of human life by instilling kindness, discipline and respect among the youth.

Addressing Filipino students, the President offered reassurance to those silently carrying emotional burdens.

He likewise appealed to parents to never underestimate the power of time spent with their children and maintaining open communications with them.