Tag: LGUs
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LGUs to Pocket P1.19 Trillion National Tax Share in 2026: A Local Budget Breakthrough
Overview: A Milestone for Local Budgets The latest government projections show local government units (LGUs) will collectively receive about P1.19 trillion in 2026 as their share of national taxes. This significant allocation is poised to reshape local budgeting and public service delivery across the country, enabling municipalities and provinces to accelerate development projects, improve health…
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LGUs to Receive P1.2 Trillion National Tax Share in 2026: A New Era for Local Budgets
Big Increase in Local Fiscal Resources Expected in 2026 Local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines are set for a significant funding boost in 2026, receiving about P1.19 trillion from their shares of national taxes. This allocation marks a pivotal shift in local finance, equipping LGUs with greater resources to expand public services, infrastructure, and…
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LGUs to Receive P1.19 Trillion National Tax Share in 2026
LGUs to Receive P1.19 Trillion National Tax Share in 2026 The local government units (LGUs) of the Philippines are set for a substantial financial boost in 2026, with a projected national tax share totaling about P1.19 trillion. This expected allocation underpins a broader plan to strengthen local governance, accelerate public service delivery, and fund development…
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Gatchalian calls on LGUs to intensify battle against functional illiteracy
Introduction: A call to local leadership Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has intensified his push for local government units (LGUs) to take a central role in addressing functional illiteracy, citing a troubling nationwide count that has doubled in recent years. Functional literacy, which measures a person’s ability to read, write, and perform basic numerical tasks in everyday…
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Gatchalian Urges LGUs to Intensify Fight against Functional Illiteracy
Senator pushes local government action to tackle functional illiteracy Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has renewed his call for greater involvement by local government units (LGUs) in the battle against functional illiteracy in the Philippines. The push comes in response to a disturbing report showing that functional illiteracy has surged, with the number of Filipinos affected reaching…
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Gatchalian Urges LGU Involvement to Combat Functional Illiteracy in the Philippines
Overview: A National Challenge Requires Local Solutions Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has reimagined the fight against functional illiteracy by urging greater involvement from local government units (LGUs). As the latest national report confirms a troubling rise in functional illiteracy, doubling to 24.8 million Filipinos, the call emphasizes that literacy is not a one-size-fits-all issue. Instead, it…