DBM sets how P11.3-B aid can be used by poor LGUs

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released the guidelines on the use of the P11.3-billion financial assistance for disadvantaged local government units (LGUs). The allotment appears in the 2026 national budget as the Local Government Support Fund-Growth Equity Fund (LGSF-GEF). Established in 2021 and amended in 2025, the GEF seeks