Philippine LGU Reference
Comprehensive LGU classification, hierarchy data, and eSANGGUNI sizing recommendations
Philippine LGU Statistics
Source: PSA PSGC Q2 2025 — PSA Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC)
Income Classification (RA 11964)
| Class | Income Range | Est. Count | Est. Ordinances/Year | Est. Resolutions/Year | Est. Monthly Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Class | ₱200M+ | ~100 | 30–50 | 100–150 | 2,320,000 |
| 2nd Class | ₱160M–<₱200M | ~145 | 25–35 | 80–120 | 1,340,000 |
| 3rd Class | ₱130M–<₱160M | ~240 | 20–30 | 70–100 | 880,000 |
| 4th Class | ₱90M–<₱130M | ~400 | 15–20 | 50–80 | 491,000 |
| 5th Class | <₱90M | ~500 | 10–15 | 40–60 | 254,000 |
Legislative Output Methodology
How eSANGGUNI estimates annual ordinance and resolution volumes for each LGU class.
Session Frequency
Legal Basis — RA 7160 Sec. 52
- Minimum 1 regular session per week mandated
- ~48 effective sessions/year (after recess, holidays, elections)
- Cities typically hold 50–55 sessions/yr including special sessions
Items Per Session
Scales by LGU Size & Staff Capacity
- 5th class municipality: 1–2 items/session
- 3rd–2nd class municipality: 2–4 items/session
- 1st class municipality: 3–5 items/session
- Component City: 4–8 items/session
- HUC: 5–10+ items/session
Ordinance vs. Resolution
Output Composition Split
- Ordinances (binding law, 3 readings): ~15–20% of total output
- Resolutions (expression of opinion): ~80–85% of total output
- Observed ratios range from 1:3 to 1:20 based on actual LGU data
Real-World LGU Accomplishment Data
| LGU | Type / Class | Period | Ordinances/yr | Resolutions/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laoag City | HUC | CY 2024 | 50 | 155 |
| Bayambang, Pangasinan | 1st–2nd Class Muni | CY 2023-2024 | 23 | 448 |
| Moncada, Tarlac | 2nd–3rd Class Muni | CY 2023 | 31 | — |
| Baybay City, Leyte | Component City | CY 2023 | 14 | 563 |
| San Fernando City, La Union | Component City | 2024 | ~60 | ~300+ |
| Luna, La Union | 4th–5th Class Muni | Multi-year avg | ~14 | ~300 |
| Kalayaan, Palawan | 5th Class Muni (smallest) | CY 2022 | <10 | <10 |
Local Government Code — Sanggunian session frequency mandates
DILG Seal of Good Local Governance — Legislative Administration assessment criteria (process quality, not volume)
Local Legislative Award — Evaluates Sanggunian quality and responsiveness
Methodology Note
Legislative output estimates are derived from RA 7160 Section 52 session frequency mandates, observed legislative output data from published LGU accomplishment reports, and the standard 3-reading legislative process. Actual output varies by LGU based on Sanggunian size, staff capacity, committee structure, and local priorities. Resolution counts may vary significantly — some LGUs count all committee reports as resolutions while others count only plenary-approved measures.
LGU Hierarchy Browser
01Region I — Ilocos Region
4 provinces · 125 cities/municipalities
14CAR — Cordillera Administrative Region
6 provinces · 77 cities/municipalities
02Region II — Cagayan Valley
5 provinces · 92 cities/municipalities
03Region III — Central Luzon
7 provinces · 131 cities/municipalities
13NCR — National Capital Region
1 provinces · 17 cities/municipalities
04Region IV-A — CALABARZON
5 provinces · 142 cities/municipalities
17Region IV-B — MIMAROPA
5 provinces · 72 cities/municipalities
05Region V — Bicol Region
6 provinces · 114 cities/municipalities
06Region VI — Western Visayas
6 provinces · 134 cities/municipalities
07Region VII — Central Visayas
4 provinces · 131 cities/municipalities
08Region VIII — Eastern Visayas
6 provinces · 145 cities/municipalities
09Region IX — Zamboanga Peninsula
3 provinces · 71 cities/municipalities
10Region X — Northern Mindanao
5 provinces · 93 cities/municipalities
11Region XI — Davao Region
5 provinces · 51 cities/municipalities
12Region XII — SOCCSKSARGEN
4 provinces · 49 cities/municipalities
16Region XIII — Caraga
5 provinces · 73 cities/municipalities
15BARMM — Bangsamoro
6 provinces · 118 cities/municipalities
18Region XVIII — Negros Island Region (NIR)
4 provinces · 69 cities/municipalities
Legal References
Local Government Code of 1991
Signed: Oct 10, 1991
Foundational law defining the powers, functions, and responsibilities of LGUs. Established the original income classification framework.
Government Procurement Reform Act
Signed: Jul 10, 2003
Governs all government procurement activities. Defines procurement thresholds and methods based on LGU classification.
Negros Island Region Act
Signed: Aug 2024
Created Region XVIII — Negros Island Region (NIR), combining Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Guimaras, and Siquijor.
eSANGGUNI LGU Sizing Guide
5th Class Municipality
Below ₱90M · Est. ~500 LGUs
4th Class Municipality
₱90M – <₱130M · Est. ~400 LGUs
3rd Class Municipality
₱130M – <₱160M · Est. ~240 LGUs
2nd Class Municipality
₱160M – <₱200M · Est. ~145 LGUs
1st Class Municipality
₱200M and above · Est. ~100 LGUs
Component City
₱500M and below (111 cities) · Est. ~111 LGUs
Independent Component City (ICC)
Independent from province (5 cities) · Est. 5 LGUs
Highly Urbanized City (HUC)
Population 200K+ (33 cities) · Est. 33 LGUs