<ul><li>Analysts urge the Philippine government to allocate additional infrastructure funds to flagship projects that will generate economic gains.</li><li>They emphasize that small-scale local projects and corruption-laden flood control projects will not contribute to economic growth.</li><li>Experts suggest resorting to public-private partnerships and foreign aid funded projects for these types of projects, as they require less government cash and are less prone to corruption.</li><li>Lawmakers have faced criticism for cutting funds from the education sector and adding significant amounts to the Department of Public Works and Highways' budget.</li></ul>

Direct add’l infra funds to flagship projects for economic gains, gov’t told

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