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Mayor Abigail Binay said that the city’s total collection of more than P14.7 billion in April ensures adequate funding to sustain the implementation of enhanced health, education, and other social programs and innovations planned for the year.
The city collected nearly P8.2 billion in business tax or 81 percent of the target, followed by real property tax with P5.2 billion or 107 percent of the target. The city’s total budget for this year is P21.1 billion, with the social development sector having the lion’s share with an allocation of P10.4 billion, or 49.43 percent. The education sub-sector received the biggest share with P4.5 billion, followed by health with P4.1 billion, and social welfare with P1.8 billion.
The city is transforming 400 classrooms into smart classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, notebook tablets, and unlimited internet access.
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