Infrastructure spending grew by 49 percent in November on the back of higher disbursements for road projects, school buildings, state universities and colleges (SUCs) and health facilities, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) reported over the weekend.

The growth in infrastructure and other capital expenditures surged by 49.3 percent to P30.4 billion in November from P20.4 billion a year earlier.

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