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The government has P60 billion worth of unpaid right-of-way claims, the Department of Public Works and Highways told a congressional budget hearing on Thursday, with one official describing it as "alarming." DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary for Legal Service Anne Lapuz made the disclosure after House Assistant Minority Leader Marissa Magsino pointed out that budget items for payment of right-of-way claims were significantly reduced in 2023 and 2024.
"We should prioritize the payments for completed projects because the government already secured the property for so long and yet they are yet to pay the claims," Magsino said. This is an injustice to the property owners because these people also have families that need the payment in exchange for their property affected by a government project.
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