The 20-member National Executive Board brings together leaders from all levels of local government and reinforces a unified voice for LGUs nationwide.
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) has elected its officers for the 2026–2029 term, constituting a 20-member National Executive Board drawn from its member leagues and representing provinces, cities, municipalities, barangays, and local legislative bodies.
Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo E. “Dax” Cua was re-elected President, while South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. was elected Chairman. Bataan Vice Governor Ma. Cristina M. Garcia will serve as Vice Chairman and Quezon City Mayor Ma. Josefina G. Belmonte as Executive Vice President.
Elected as regional Vice Presidents were San Juan City Mayor Francis M. Zamora as First Vice President for Luzon; Iloilo City Vice Mayor Lady Julie Grace L. Baronda as Second Vice President for the Visayas; and Misamis Oriental Board Member Dexter B. Yasay as Third Vice President for Mindanao.
Batangas Vice Governor Hermilando I. Mandanas was elected Secretary-General, with Guimbal, Iloilo Vice Mayor Christine S. Garin as Assistant Secretary-General. Cavite Board Member Kerby J. Salazar and Mandaluyong Vice Mayor Anthony D. Suva, Jr. will serve as Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, respectively; Echague Mayor Faustino A. Dy V and Isabela Board Member Ma. Katrina Jessica G. Dy as Auditor and Assistant Auditor.
Completing the Board are Apalit Mayor Oscar D. Tetangco, Jr., Public Relations Officer; Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental Vice Mayor Joyce B. Mariscal, Assistant Public Relations Officer; Pinili, Ilocos Norte Vice Mayor Maynard Francis R. Bumanglag, Liaison Officer; Cavite Board Member Romel R. Enriquez, Assistant Liaison Officer; Muntinlupa City Councilor Atty. Raul R. Corro, Legal Counsel; Mandaluyong City Councilor Benjie A. Abalos III, who will chair Advocacy and Policy; and Leyte Board Member Martina L. Gimenez, who will chair Gender and Development.
Cua said the election reaffirmed the solidarity of the local government sector and the common mandate of ULAP’s member leagues. “Across our diverse mandates and perspectives, we remain united by a common purpose: to uphold the welfare of our local government units and to advance the interests of the communities we serve.”
Tamayo underscored that ULAP’s strength rests on collective leadership across all levels of local government. “While we come from different provinces, cities, municipalities, barangays, and leagues, we are united by our mission to champion the welfare of LGUs and to ensure that the voices of local governments are heard, respected, and considered in the national agenda,” he said. “The true strength of ULAP lies not in individual positions, but in our ability to work together as one local government community.”
The officers will serve through 2029, leading ULAP as the common platform of the country’s local government leagues.
