The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday the rehabilitation of Yolanda-ravaged areas is being slowed down by delayed budget releases.

DPWH Region 8 Director Rolando Asis said that as of October 31, the rehabilitation program is only 71 percent complete because the funds from the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (OPARR) is not released on time.

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