I visited a construction site and pretended to be a worker, helping to lift cement. I spent an hour there and overheard numerous complaints. The person in charge of the site made changes to the quality and quantity of fiber and steel used. They decided to use lower-grade cement and sand. They were also manipulating diesel for lorry trips and machinery. To my surprise, I discovered that they had reduced the workers' meal budget without informing me.
Why are they using traditional methods to lift the cement when I have provided a machine for that purpose? The project is still on track, but I believe there is potential for greater progress.
Metro Manila, Philippines
11-10-2023. 2.35 pm