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Where Naga’s money goes, in plain sight.

Every program the city plans, every peso it enacted — what it is for, who runs it, and how much it costs.

₱147.87M
Proposed so far, AIP 2027
12
Programs published
6 / 69
Offices published
8
Finish Lines
Understanding the Local Budget Process

Where we are — and what comes next.

Now: Fitting plans to the money

Offices’ requests are cut until they fit the money the city expects to collect. Stage 3 of 9 for the 2027 budget.

What happens at this stage
How the whole cycle works

Capacity Workshops and Sectoral Consultations

Completed

March to June 2026

Preparation of the Annual Investment Program (AIP)

In progress

April to October 2026

Local Expenditure Program (LEP) Preparation

In progress

July to October 2026

4

Budget Hearings and Legislative Authorization

Upcoming

October to December 2026

5

Budget Review and Allotment

Upcoming

January to March 2027

6

Budget Execution and Monitoring

Upcoming

2027 to mid-2028

Participatory governance

Naga's commitment to participation predates the mandate.

The Naga City People's Council (NCPC), established in 1989, institutionalised civil society in local governance long before it became a national requirement. This portal is its digital evolution.

People's Budget Ordinance
  1. 1989

    NCPC Founded

    Civil society formally integrated into governance — one of the first in the Philippines.

  2. 2017

    People's Budget Ordinance

    Participatory budgeting codified in local law, ensuring citizens have a seat at every table.

  3. 2026

    People's Budget Portal

    From barangay assemblies to real-time digital access — participation, reimagined.

Open source platform

Free for all LGUs & agencies

Intended for use under free and open source principles, so other local governments and people's councils can adopt it to promote transparency, participation and accountability in public budgeting. Licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3.

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Naga City in action

Moments from the city's programs, projects, and communities.