Statement of Support for a Full and Transparent Accounting on the National Tax Allotment


By LCP Secretariat
January 9, 2025 -


 

The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) strongly supports LCP Secretary-General and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong’s efforts to push for a full and transparent accounting of the national tax allotment (NTA) for local government units (LGUs), which is essential in ensuring that our cities receive the necessary resources for effective governance. 

 
As the demand for improved basic service delivery continues, securing adequate resources to finance these services are of paramount concern for our constituents. We, the 149 members of the League, appeal for transparency that all LGUs deserve for the benefit and welfare of our constituents. We must address these concerns to ensure that the just share of the local government units is computed and distributed correctly in accordance with the law. It will enable us to implement more effective policies and programs to better serve our people.
 
We applaud and appreciate the swift response of the Administration through Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, to engage in a dialogue with the mayors on this critical issue. Such dialogue will enhance our ability to respond equitably to the urgent needs of our communities and will strengthen the relationship between local governments and national agencies for the greater good. The League has full faith in the Mandanas-Garcia ruling in its pronouncement that “the 1987 Constitution is forthright and unequivocal in ordering that the just share of the LGUs in the national taxes shall be automatically released to them.” We are confident in our government that a meaningful resolution of this matter will redound to the benefit of every Filipino.
 
 
Mayor Joy G. Belmonte
Quezon City
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