The Mandaue City Government is preparing a higher 2027 budget, with initial projections placing the annual allocation between P4.8 billion and P5 billion, up from the current P4.5 billion level.
City officials said the proposed increase reflects rising revenue expectations from business taxes, real property taxes (RPT), and the National Tax Allotment (NTA), alongside expanding service demands from residents.
Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano, in an interview, said the city will continue to pursue a “more realistic” budgeting approach while scaling up spending for priority programs.
The city maintained a P4.5-billion budget in both 2025 and 2026.
“By next year mu-increase to P4.8 up to P5 Billion,” Ouano said.
He clarified that the proposed figure remains subject to refinement and approval following the city’s budget consultations.
The Mandaue City Government recently held its 2027 Budget Forum to discuss proposed allocations and development priorities.
Education and healthcare remain the top spending priorities for next year, along with funding for flood mitigation, public safety, and housing programs.
“As always… mao man gyud na ang atong mga priorities,” Ouano said.
Ouano said housing remains one of the city’s most pressing challenges, alongside flooding and traffic congestion, especially with continued migration into Mandaue for employment opportunities.
He noted that the demand for relocation sites continues to grow as more families settle in the city.
“So mao na ang atong challenge. Sa akong giingon dili man sad ta ganahan magpabalhin kung walay tay relocation,” he said.
To address the housing backlog, the city is constructing Tipolo Residences Building 3 and Building 4 in Barangay Tipolo.
However, Ouano acknowledged the project will not be sufficient to meet demand.
“Unfortunate lang kay 100 ra ang families masod and naay 700 families in total,” he said.
He said the facility can accommodate about 100 families, while around 700 families still require permanent housing support.
At present, affected families are temporarily housed in Pasilong sa Paradise, Paglaum Village, and Bayanihan Village in Barangay Guizo.
“Challenging para nato sa city pero nangita ta og pamaagi ana,” Ouano said.
In the health sector, Ouano said the city’s free medicines program across all 27 barangays will continue.
“Ato na siyang ipadayon,” he said.
He also confirmed that two flagship commitments—the planned Mandaue City Hospital and a dedicated Mandaue City College building—are now in the bidding stage.
While waiting for construction to begin, the city is preparing for equipment procurement and additional personnel requirements once the facilities become operational.
“Mao sad na ang atong pangandaman sad, kinahanglan ta og additional revenue,” Ouano said.
Ouano added that as of June, the city has nearly reached its revenue target for the year.
“Hapit na pero layo-layo pa man sad ta sa December,” he said, noting that the goal remains achievable due to what he described as a realistic target.
Photo courtesy of Jonkie Ouano / Facebook
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