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Marcos extends full devolution of gov't functions to LGUs to 2028

Manila Bulletin

November 10, 2025

President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 103, extending the transition period for the full devolution of government functions to local government units (LGUs) until 2028.

- By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

The order, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin by authority of the President, grants LGUs additional time to strengthen their financial, technical, and administrative capacities to fully assume devolved responsibilities under the Mandanas-Garcia ruling and the Local Government Code of 1991.

Malacañang said the new directive amends Executive Order No. 138, issued in 2021, and introduces additional measures to ensure a smoother, phased transfer of functions from national to local governments, especially for poorer and less developed LGUs.

This story is from the November 10, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.

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