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P1.19 Trillion Unleashed For LGUs As Marcos Orders Early 2026 Release
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On the direct order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a massive P1.19 trillion to local government units (LGUs), covering their full National Tax Allotment (NTA) for Fiscal Year 2026, Malacañang announced on Tuesday.
Speaking at a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President’s directive is all about one thing: making sure government services continue smoothly and actually reach Filipinos on the ground.
In line with this order, Acting DBM Secretary Rolando Toledo issued the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) along with the corresponding Notices of Cash Allocation (NCA) on January 26. These cover the entire year’s NTA requirements of LGUs nationwide, as authorized under the 2026 General Appropriations Act.
According to Castro, the funds were directly credited to the authorized government service banks of LGUs, following existing budgeting, accounting, and auditing rules—ensuring faster access and proper oversight.
The Palace stressed that the early and full release of funds shows the administration’s clear direction for the 2026 budget: improving the daily lives of Filipinos by empowering local governments.
By strengthening LGUs, the Marcos administration aims to speed up the delivery of essential services and programs that communities can immediately feel.
At the same time, President Marcos reminded LGUs to use the funds strictly for authorized purposes and to comply with reporting requirements, underscoring the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
Speaking at a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President’s directive is all about one thing: making sure government services continue smoothly and actually reach Filipinos on the ground.
In line with this order, Acting DBM Secretary Rolando Toledo issued the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) along with the corresponding Notices of Cash Allocation (NCA) on January 26. These cover the entire year’s NTA requirements of LGUs nationwide, as authorized under the 2026 General Appropriations Act.
According to Castro, the funds were directly credited to the authorized government service banks of LGUs, following existing budgeting, accounting, and auditing rules—ensuring faster access and proper oversight.
The Palace stressed that the early and full release of funds shows the administration’s clear direction for the 2026 budget: improving the daily lives of Filipinos by empowering local governments.
By strengthening LGUs, the Marcos administration aims to speed up the delivery of essential services and programs that communities can immediately feel.
At the same time, President Marcos reminded LGUs to use the funds strictly for authorized purposes and to comply with reporting requirements, underscoring the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
Jan 28, 2026
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