Detained Senator Leila de Lima has sought passage of a measure that would realign the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) share in the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA), saying it is necessary to give local government units (LGU) a bigger share of the IRA. 1897, De Lima said it is necessary for LGUs to be able to have autonomy by amending Article 10 of Republic Act No. The senator said the MMDA, a non-LGU, seems to have been receiving its share of the IRA, which should be reserved exclusively for the LGUs by virtue of the devolution under the Constitution. De Lima said it I important that the MMDA’s share of the IRA be removed from its Charter—not to undermine MMDA’s contribution in managing the National Capital Region—but to guarantee that LGUs will receive their equitable share of national taxes. the IRA should be reserved for LGUs, as defined by law,” she stressed.

Source: The Local November 13, 2020 06:11 UTC