Local Government Units (LGUs) are primarily responsible for ensuring the well-being of their constituents by providing essential services, promoting economic growth, and maintaining peace and order within their jurisdictions. This includes functions like delivering basic services (health, education, and infrastructure), managing local finances, and protecting the environment.
LGUs are tasked with providing essential services like sanitation, water supply, roads, bridges, public markets, and community buildings.
This includes maintaining law and order, operating local police and fire departments, and responding to emergencies.
LGUs promote economic growth by attracting investments, developing local industries, and creating employment opportunities.
This includes providing social welfare services, healthcare, and education.
LGUs are responsible for managing natural resources, protecting the environment, and promoting sustainable development.
This includes managing local revenues, budgeting, and ensuring accountability in the use of public funds.
LGUs play a role in preserving and promoting local culture, arts, and traditions.
LGUs are responsible for preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters.
LGUs are also responsible for providing services like social care, schools, housing, and planning, as well as licensing and business support.