
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration has dropped the long-delayed Metro Manila Flood Management Project from its list of flagship projects targeted for completion this year, bringing the number of projects set for a 2026 finish down to just eight. Data from the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (Depdev) as of the second quarter showed that the government is now targeting eight infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) for completion this year, down from nine previously. R
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