The PCCI is holding its first General Membership Meeting with Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. With the theme “Regaining Public Trust: DPWH at the Forefront”, the meeting emphasized the shared commitment of both the government and private sector to restore public trust and transform the image of the local economy.
Dizon, in his remarks, talked about how DPWH is rebuilding the agency by making some important policy reforms to make sure public money is used wisely and efficiently.
He outlined some of them including the 50 percent reduction in the cost of construction materials, institutionalizing budget planning, strengthening the transparency portal, where PCCI will serve as one of the validators, and integrity portal to reinforce accountability.
Dizon appealed for support from the business community to ensure that these reforms must translate into action, leading to meaningful impact and restoring public trust.
Dizon also presented some of the priority projects that his agency is actively pursuing. These include the timely maintenance of road and bridges, completion of unfinished projects, and repair of damaged flood control projects. He also expressed his support on PCCI's proposal on the establishment of a "green lane" for legitimate contractors.
The GMM drew over 300 PCCI members and local chambers, reflecting strong engagement from the private sector in advancing infrastructure reforms and development.