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Marcos Jr.: New order on Mandanas ruling out by year-end

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 05:53 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said he suspended for one year the implementation of EO 138, issued by his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte, because the delineation of functions were supposedly not clear. Read more »

Palace to review LGU functions under Mandanas ruling

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 22 07:58 PM

The administration is reviewing Executive Order 138 which “defines the different functions of government and local government” before the Mandanas ruling fully takes effect, Marcos said during the 2023 general assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP). Read more »

Marcos assures municipalities of support in devolution plans

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 03:17 PM

The 2018 Supreme Court ruling entitles local governments to a share of all national taxes. Read more »

NTF-ELCAC gets share in proposed 2023 national budget

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 22 04:17 PM

Despite calls for its abolition due to its alleged practice of red-tagging, the NTF-ELCAC has a slice of the proposed 2023 national budget. Read more »

Nearly all local govts have submitted devolution plans: DILG

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 18 10:39 AM

Nearly all local governments have submitted their devolution plans as the Mandanas ruling takes effect this year, the DILG said Wednesday. Read more »

LGUs should allot additional funds to health: advisors

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 12:36 PM

Dr. Maria Yap said LGUs should set aside portions of their additional funding to health, as the government begins implementing the Mandanas Ruling. Read more »

Marcos Jr. pledges 'more balanced relationship' between LGUs, national government

Mico Abarro, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 02 12:28 AM

Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos also says LGUs will not be given more tasks even if they receive higher budgets under the 2018 Mandanas ruling. Read more »

Mandanas ruling could have helped LGUs brace for Odette: senator

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 21 10:40 AM

Sen. Imee Marcos said Tuesday the implementation of the Mandanas ruling, which entitles local governments to a share of all national taxes, could have helped low-class towns prepare better for Typhoon Odette. Read more »

Voters, beware of EO#138

Michael Henry Yusingco, LL.M
Posted at Nov 06 08:18 AM

Voters must realize that more discernment is needed when voting for local officials given the profound impact of EO#138 on local governance. Read more »

Isko eyes 'menu' of projects to guide local governments

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 07:08 PM

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso on Thursday said if elected President, he will release a 'menu' of projects that would guide local governments on where to spend additional revenues they generate next year. Read more »

Effective implementation of Mandanas Ruling to help PH recovery: World Bank

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 10 09:01 PM

The World Bank said the Ruling has the potential to improve government services across the country while ensuring a more stable and inclusive recovery from the health crisis. Read more »

Bong Go tinangkang ipatigil ang interpellations sa kaniya sa Senado

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 11:32 PM

MAYNILA - Pinuna si Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go sa kaniyang pagsalang sa interpellations o pagtatanong ng ibang senador sa plenaryo ng Senado nitong Huwebes. Read more »

DOH develops health budget calculator for LGUs

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 03:01 PM

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said it is formulating a budget calculator to help local governments know how much they could spend for health services once a Supreme Court ruling that would expand internal revenue allotments takes effect next year. Read more »