Zamboanga Del Norte (Third District)

Hon. Adrian Michael A. Amatong
Representative, Zamboanga Del Norte (Third District)
House of Representatives

Subject: Request for explanation and documents on FY2027 DPWH budget lines for Zamboanga Del Norte (Third District)

Dear Representative Adrian Michael A. Amatong:

Good day. I live in Zamboanga Del Norte (Third District), and I would like to ask about some DPWH lines for the Zamboanga del Norte 3rd DEO and Zamboanga del Norte 4th DEO in the FY2027 budget. When I compared the National Expenditure Program (NEP) with House Bill No. 10858 (third reading), I noticed the following:

1. Construction of Multi-Purpose Building in Godod, Zamboanga del Norte, 8.006772, 122.844892 (Zamboanga del Norte 3rd DEO): not in the NEP; ₱25,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 859; no matching NEP line for this office]
2. Construction of Multi-Purpose Building (DSWD-SWADT), Liloy, Zamboanga Del Norte, 8.122048, 122.675668 (Zamboanga del Norte 3rd DEO): not in the NEP; ₱25,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 859; no matching NEP line for this office]
3. Construction of Multi-Purpose Building in Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte, 7.906022, 122.522743 (Zamboanga del Norte 3rd DEO): not in the NEP; ₱20,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 859; no matching NEP line for this office]
4. Completion of Multi-Purpose Building in Salug, Zamboanga del Norte, 8.10778, 122.75749 (Zamboanga del Norte 3rd DEO): not in the NEP; ₱15,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 859; no matching NEP line for this office]
5. Rehabilitation of Punta Barangay Site - Purok 7, Barangay Punta, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte, 8.03833600, 122.67463300 (Zamboanga del Norte 3rd DEO): not in the NEP; ₱7,150,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 594; no matching NEP line for this office]
6. Construction of Multi-Purpose Building, in Barangay Lopoc, Labason, Zamboanga del Norte (Zamboanga del Norte 3rd DEO): not in the NEP; ₱7,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 859; no matching NEP line for this office]
7. Construction of Multi-Purpose Building in Barangay Poblacion, Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, 7.974596, 122.664029 (Zamboanga del Norte 3rd DEO): not in the NEP; ₱6,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 859; no matching NEP line for this office]
8. Construction of Multi-Purpose Bldg in Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte, 8.133699, 122.660502 (Zamboanga del Norte 3rd DEO): not in the NEP; ₱6,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 859; no matching NEP line for this office]
9. Rehabilitation/Completion of Multi-Purpose Building in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, 7.706657, 122.135133 (Zamboanga del Norte 3rd DEO): not in the NEP; ₱4,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 859; no matching NEP line for this office]
10. Completion of Multi-Purpose Building in Barangay Malambuhangin, Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte,7.616604, 122.125952 (Zamboanga del Norte 3rd DEO): not in the NEP; ₱4,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 859; no matching NEP line for this office]

For each line above, may I ask for:
1. The reason or basis for adding, increasing, reducing or removing it, and who requested it;
2. The feasibility study, program of work, or detailed engineering design, if one exists;
3. The exact location and the expected beneficiaries; and
4. Any earlier projects at the same location and their status.

For context, this is what public DPWH records show for past projects:
- Zamboanga del Norte 3rd DEO: 836 contracts (2016–2026) in public DPWH records; 708 recorded as completed and 94 as ongoing.
- Zamboanga del Norte 4th DEO: 129 contracts (2023–2025) in public DPWH records; 85 recorded as completed and 39 as ongoing.
Some of these were marked by automated indicators on public data. These are not findings of wrongdoing; I would only like an explanation for:
- Construction of Flood Control Structure (Revetment/Bank Protection) along Layawan River, Dapdap Bridge (Labrador Section), Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte (22JD0060): Awards Very Close to the Budget Ceiling. https://lovethephilippines.com/projects/8953d476-813f-469b-93af-96d418f3ff8c

I am asking only for information and am not alleging any wrongdoing. Thank you for your time and your reply.

Respectfully,
[Your name]
[Barangay, city or municipality]

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Sources: House Bill No. 10858, third reading, Vol. I-C (DPWH); National Expenditure Program FY2027, Vol. II-B (DBM). Data as of 2026-10-31. Page numbers are given on each line. Prepared with https://lovethephilippines.com/write-your-rep/zamboanga-del-norte-3rd