The Iloilo City Government is prioritizing healthcare and education along with livelihood and social welfare programs in its proposed 2027 budget, directing more resources toward services that directly benefit Ilonggos.
This comes alongside reductions in the Office of the City Mayor’s expenses, with Capital Outlay decreasing by 60.22% and Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) by 6.80% compared with 2026.
Under Mayor Raisa S. Treñas’ administration, P145 million is proposed for major health assistance programs, including P30 million for HAPLOS, P50 million for Aid to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), and P65 million for drugs and medicines. Another P25.5 million is allocated for MediSen+, a free maintenance medicine program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
The city is also planning to expand access to healthcare through a second Uswag Physical Rehabilitation Center in Jaro, upgrades to district health centers, and the digitalization of district pharmacy databases to improve access to essential medicines.
“We have proven this year how these programs have helped our people. And as promised, padayon naton nga i-expand kag i-strengthen ang ini nga mga programa kag serbisyo para mas madamo pa nga Ilonggo ang makabenepisyo kag mas masabat naton ang ila mga kinahanglanon,” Mayor Treñas said.
Education also receives significant funding, with the Special Education Fund (SEF) projected to receive P680 million, sourced from its share of the Real Property Tax (RPT) collections.
A significant portion of the proposed fund is earmarked for the construction of additional classrooms and the upgrading of electrical systems in public schools across Iloilo City.
Meanwhile, 181 classrooms are currently being constructed in 2026 to provide more learning spaces for students.
The city also plans to expand the Iloilo City Community College and provide P20 million for the Uswag Scholarship Program to support qualified college students.
Meanwhile, P3.9 million is proposed for the expanded RISEABLE Program, which provides early intervention and support services for children with special needs aged zero to five. The city will also continue Edu-Liit to strengthen early childhood education and development.
