LGUs to get higher shares from national revenues (opens original article in a new tab)

Local government units in the Philippines will receive increased shares from national revenues in 2027, with the amount rising to P1.32 trillion from P1.19 trillion in 2026. The allocation is determined by population and land area, with specific amounts for provinces, cities, towns, and barangays. Davao City received the largest city allocation in 2026.

• LGUs will receive P1.32 trillion in 2027 from national taxes, up from P1.19 trillion in 2026
• The allocation formula for NTA is based on population and land area, with 83 provinces, 149 cities, 1,491 towns, and 41,912 barangays receiving shares
• Davao City received the largest city allocation of P10.1 billion in 2026, 15% higher than in 2025