Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) welcomes the decision of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to increase the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) to ₱57 billion, up from ₱22 billion in 2025.
This significant increase affirms the vital role of local governments in delivering services that matter most to our people. It strengthens the principle of using public funds directly for the benefit of local communities, enabling LGUs to respond more effectively to local needs.
Additionally, we fully support the downloading of funds to LGUs for the construction of school buildings under the Classroom-Building Acceleration Program Act, covered by a Memorandum of Agreement between LGUs and the Department of Education. Empowering local governments to directly implement school infrastructure projects can accelerate classroom construction, address congestion, and ensure facilities are built to meet actual community needs.
If implemented with transparency, accountability and integrity, this move can meaningfully contribute to restoring public trust in government institutions. As a movement of Mayors championing the principles of good governance, we remain committed to managing public funds prudently and responsibly for the benefit of our constituents.
M4GG is ready to work constructively with the national government to ensure that the 2026 LGSF upholds integrity, strengthens local autonomy, and delivers genuine impact on the ground.
