The Davao City Council on Tuesday approved on second reading a proposed ordinance authorizing the P15.8-billion General Fund Annual Budget and Plantilla of the City Government of Davao for Fiscal Year 2026.
The measure, titled “An Ordinance Granting Legislative Authority to the General Fund Annual Budget and Plantilla of the City Government of Davao for Fiscal Year 2026,” was proposed by Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means, and Appropriations. It seeks to grant legislative authority for the implementation of the city’s spending plan beginning January 1, 2026.
The proposed budget, totaling P15,846,064,435, covers the General Fund Proper, Economic Enterprises—including operations of public markets, slaughterhouses, Sta. Ana Port, cemeteries, the Davao City Recreation Center, and Magsaysay Park—and the Annual Development Fund.
Dayanghirang said the committee conducted a series of budget hearings to ensure transparency and alignment with the city’s development priorities.
“The City Development Council (CDC) earlier endorsed the list of priority projects and programs to be funded under the 2026 Annual Development Fund,” he noted.
The budget is projected to be financed by estimated revenues amounting to P15,889,456,550, sourced from both local income and external funding. Dayanghirang also reported an unappropriated balance of P43.39 million from the city’s economic enterprises, citing prudent fiscal management and sustained revenue performance.
He emphasized that the 2026 budget supports 12 key development thrusts: poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, solid waste management, health, education and human resource development, agriculture and agribusiness, business and industry support, transportation planning and traffic management, peace and order, disaster risk reduction and mitigation, good governance through ICT innovations, and tourism development and support services.
“These priorities reflect our continued commitment to responsive, sustainable, and inclusive growth for all Dabawenyos,” Dayanghirang said, adding that the city’s programs will focus on improving quality of life and strengthening community capabilities.
The Office of the City Mayor (CMO) received the largest allocation at 36.69% of the total budget, covering essential services such as general administration, peace and order, the Lingap program, and other major social and economic development initiatives.
Included under the CMO are units such as Museo Dabawenyo, the City College of Davao, Public Employment Service Office, City Tourism Operations Office, and the Peace 911 program.
Dayanghirang stressed that once enacted on third and final reading, the ordinance will authorize the City Treasurer to implement the appropriations beginning January 2026, ensuring that vital services, infrastructure projects, and social development programs continue to advance Davao City’s vision of service excellence and inclusive progress.
