Manila, Feb. 25 -- Malacanang on Wednesday emphasized the importance of stronger collaboration between the national and local governments to ensure the immediate and efficient delivery of service to the Filipino people.

In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro defended the recent launching of an initiative aimed at elevating the national government's support for all local government units (LGUs), saying the move was meant to ensure the prudent and efficient use of public funds.

"Kailangan ng pagtutulungan. Kailangan ng pondo. Hindi naman po ibig sabihin na bibigyan ng pondo ang local government units ay iku-konsidera na ito na pork barrel (We need cooperation. We need funding. This does not mean that just because local go...