Republic of the Philippines

Province of Samar
Catbalogan City
OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR

October 12, 2021

THE HONORABLE MEMBERS

Sangguniang Panlungsod
City of Catbalogan

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Greetings!

In accordance with the mandate of Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No.
7160) as well as other related legal issuances, orders and rules including relevant stipu -
lations of the 1987 Constitution governing local governments, I am respectfully submit-
ting herewith the proposed General Fund Annual Budget for CY 2022.

A. INTRODUCTION

During the past 2 years, majority of our budget has been focused on recovering from
the negative effects of the pandemic. Now that the world has reopened and we can
safely interact with the public once more, our priorities have been shifted to much
greater matters.

A part of our budget will be focused on the Devolution Transition Plan of the city. Pur-
suant to Section 2(a) of Republic Act (RA) No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of
1991 (LGC), the State shall provide for a more responsive and accountable local gov-
ernment structure instituted through a system of decentralization whereby local govern-
ment units (LGUs) shall be given more powers, authority, responsibilities, and re-
sources. The process of decentralization shall proceed from the National Government
(NG) to the LGUs. Section 3(d) of RA No. 7160 further provides that the vesting of duty,
responsibility, and accountability in LGUs shall be accompanied with provision for rea-
sonably adequate resources to discharge their powers and effectively carry out their
functions; hence, they shall have the power to create and broaden their own sources of
revenue and the right to a just share in national taxes and an equitable share in the
proceeds of the utilization and development of the national wealth within their respec-
tive areas. In line with the implementation of the SC Ruling, Executive Order (EO) No.
138, s. 2021 orders the full devolution of functions, services, and facilities by the NG to
the LGUs not later than the end of FY 2024. Except for those functions that shall be pri-
marily and ultimately responsible and accountable for the provision of all basic services
and facilities fully devoted to them, in accordance with the minimum standards for ser-
vice delivery to be prescribed by the NG. The implementation of the DTP and our ad -
justment to it might seem like a daunting task, but we are prepared to take this chal -
lenge for the people of Catbalogan. It should also be noted that we did our best to
maximize the budget we have despite the decreased allocation due to the DTP.

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Included also in the budget are the priority programs, projects, and activities which are
in the city's Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP). This plan embodies the vision,
sectoral goals, objectives, development strategies, policies and the corresponding pro-
grams, projects and activities which will serve as primary inputs to investment program-
ming and subsequent budgeting for the following years.

The 2023 proposed Executive Budget is a product of the conduct of series of consulta -
tion and dialogues with various stakeholders that form part of the different councils of
the city. Appended together with this message are the Local Expenditure Program,
Plantilla of Personnel, approved Annual Investment Program and other supporting
schedule.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, it is with honor that I transmit
to the august body this budget proposal which is a manifestation of our staunch deter-
mination and impervious commitment to lay down a solid ground for a sustained devel-
opment to all sectors and highlighting our preparedness in mitigating, responding to
and recovering from disasters and recalibrating our capacities to contain similar out-
breaks from infectious diseases. The following graphs/exhibits will tell us how we dis-
tributed by sector and funds, the type or kind of revenues that we expect to fill our cof -
fers as well as how it was distributed or allocated by functionality of the different of-
fices.

B. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The City expects to attain the following objectives during the plan period:

1. To increase per capita income of the constituents by 10%;

2. To manage/intensify tax collection as a result of the updated Revised Revenue
Code;
3. To partially implement programs, projects, activities and services devolved to the
City through various laws such as the Local Government Code of 1991 and as
enunciated in the City’s Devolution Transition Plan in accordance with the imple-
mentation of Supreme Court's ruling on the Mandanas-Garcia petitions.
4. To provide funds for the identified programs, projects, and activities in the Com -
prehensive Development Plan.
5. To provide effective and efficient delivery of basic social services;
6. To provide innovative and responsive programs to address environmental chal-
lenges through climate change mitigation and adaptation;
7. To diversify sources of local revenue of the City;
8. To ensure the sustained recovery of our economy; and
9. To provide sustainable employment opportunities to all.

C. FISCAL POLICIES

Revenue generation measures include:

1. Enhanced tax and non-tax revenue collection through a systematic assessment,

transparent and reliable collection with the aid of Information;
2. Use of the Integrated Business Licensing System (IBPLS)
3. Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Systems;
4. Strict enforcement of regulatory laws and those that raise revenue for the City;
5. Strengthened implementation of the upgraded sale of fees as reflected in the
City's Revised Revenue Code;
6. Intensified and stricter campaign and enforcement to require full compliance to
standards on business operations with assistance of newly reorganized Joint In-
spection Team (JIT);
7. Continued efficient operation of City's Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS);
8. Establishment and sustained management of various City Economic Enterprises;
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 9. Promotion of City's good investment environment to possible interested investors
to establish businesses in the City;
10. Assistance to businesses, organizations, cooperatives and individual business
owners to ensure their sustained operations amidst challenges brought about by
COVID-19 pandemic; and
11. Improvement of City Government's operations as to effectiveness and adequacy
of internal control thru full operationalization of Internal Audit Office to promote
quality of performance of City Offices/Prime HR Component.

D. PRIME HRM

E. DISTRIBUTION BY FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY

F. DISTRIBUTION BY MAJOR EXPENSE CLASS

Personal Services

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Capital Outlays

Other Purposes

CONCLUSION

Esteemed members of the Sanggunian, this budget proposal is the manifestation of our
dreams for the people of Catbalogan. This will propel us one step closer to the future
that we are meant to have.

Derecho Uswag, Catbalogan!

Very truly yours,

DEXTER M. UY
City Mayor

Catbalogan City Hall, Rizal Avenue, Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines 6700 Tel Nos. +63.55. 543.8000
Website: http://www.catbalogan.gov.ph Email: catbalogancity_2007@yahoo.com