The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday announced the full release of the ₱1.19-trillion National Tax Allotment (NTA) for local government units (LGUs) for fiscal year 2026.
Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo approved the issuance of the Special Allotment Release Order and Notices of Cash Allocation on January 26, covering the entire year’s requirements as authorized under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA).
The DBM said the move aligns with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to “ensure that public funds translate into timely and tangible services for the people.”
It added that the upfront release “underscores the people-centric character of the 2026 GAA, which prioritizes uninterrupted basic services, stronger local governance, and faster delivery of programs that directly affect communities.”
“The timely release of the FY 2026 National Tax Allotment ensures that local governments have the resources they need to deliver services without delay,” Toledo said.
“This is how the 2026 budget works for the people—by making sure funds reach communities when they are needed most. Releasing the NTA in full and on time, we are enabling LGUs to act decisively, respond to local needs, and bring immediate benefits to their constituents.”
The DBM emphasized that the release reflects the administration’s commitment to fiscal decentralization and to strengthening LGUs’ capacity to perform devolved functions effectively.
Under the Constitution and the Local Government Code, the NTA represents LGUs’ automatic share in national internal revenue, serving as a primary funding source for local programs and services.
Funds were directly credited to LGUs’ authorized servicing banks, with the DBM reminding local governments to use the allotment strictly for authorized purposes and comply with transparency and accountability requirements.