Mayor Isko approves P150-M budget release for Manila's 896 barangays
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso signs the document disbursing the delayed 1st and 2nd quarter of 2025 budget for the 896 barangays of the city on Friday, Sept. 5. (Photo from Manila PIO)
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso approved the disbursement of the 1st and 2nd quarter 2025 budget for all 896 barangays in the city on Friday, Sept. 5.
Domagoso said the delayed budget, totaling P150,055,477.37, has already been signed, assuring the public that the city government will immediately distribute the funds to the respective barangays.
To promote transparency, the mayor announced each barangay's allocated budget during his Yorme's Hour segment on Facebook, encouraging residents to use the list to hold their barangay officials accountable.
"Masaya po ako para sa bawat barangay ng ating lungsod dahil magagamit niyo na rin sa kapakanan ng inyong barangay at mga nasasakupan ang budget na ito. Gamitin niyo po ito nang maayos (I am happy for every barangay in our city because you can now use this budget for the welfare of your barangay and constituents. Please use it well)," Domagoso said.