CAPAS, Tarlac (April 14, 2026) — The local government of Capas recorded a significant increase in its revenue collection for the first quarter of 2026, reaching over P198 million, according to the latest Income Comparative Report released by the Municipal Treasurer’s Office.
Data showed that total income from January to March this year amounted to P198,683,829.38 — a notable rise from the P183,254,725.40 collected during the same period in 2025.
The report attributed the robust performance to a strengthened and more efficient tax collection system, the digitalization of government processes, and what officials described as honest and orderly governance under the administration of Mayor Roseller “Boots” Rodriguez.
The steady increase in local revenue ensures funding for more infrastructure projects, healthcare programs, education initiatives, and other social services for the people of Capas.
Mayor: ‘Transparency and good governance’
In a Facebook post, Mayor Boots Rodriguez expressed his gratitude to the people of Capas:
“Labis po ang aking kagalakan na ibahagi sa inyo ang tagumpay ng ating munisipalidad. Dahil sa inyong tiwala at pakikiisa, ang ating income para sa Unang Quarter ng 2026 ay umabot sa ₱198,683,829.38. Mas mataas po ito ng higit ₱15 Milyon kumpara noong Unang Quarter ng nakaraang taon.”
He added: “Sa bawat resibo at bawat pisong inyong ibinabayad sa buwis, narito po ang aking pangako: Transparency at Good Governance. Ipinapakita po natin kung saan napupunta ang inyong mga buwis. Ang inyong kontribusyon ay direktang nagiging mga makabuluhang proyekto para sa kaunlaran ng bayan.“
The mayor also underscored that the increase is more than just numbers on paper.
“Ang pagtaas na ito ay hindi lamang numero sa papel; ito po ay patunay ng inyong nagbabalik na tiwala sa ating gobyerno. Dahil sa gobyernong tapat, Capas ang aangat!“
He concluded: “Maraming salamat po sa inyong suporta. Sama-sama nating itaguyod ang mas maunlad at masaganang Capas para sa susunod na henerasyon.”
The municipal government said the continued upward trend in local collections reflects growing public trust and sets the stage for more development programs across the town.
