Budget reform bill ensures equitable funding for LGU projects
Senate of the Philippines (File photo) MANILA - Local government units (LGUs) will have fixed budgets yearly to ensure that their projects will be properly implemented and at the same time, end political accommodations, according to a bill filed by Senator Robinhood Padilla. Senate Bill 447 provides that the Local Development Equalization Fund (LDEF) be used strictly by LGUs for development projects, activities, and programs (PAPs) listed in their Comprehensive Local Development Plans. Under Padilla's bill, the national government shall fund the LDEF, including PHP500 million to PHP1 billi...