President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the canceled flood control budget for 2026 will be realigned to priority sectors such as education, healthcare, and social services. The move aims to ensure public funds are used more efficiently and benefit a wider segment of the population.

Economic managers explained that reallocating the budget allows the government to focus on sectors that directly contribute to human development and long-term economic productivity. While flood control remains important, officials stressed that project implementation must be transparent and effective to justify future funding.