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ULAP BACKS DBM’S ROADSHOW FOR LOCAL BUDGET EXECS

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Dax Cua voiced his support for the Department of Budget and Management’s plan to conduct a series of roadshows on public financial management (PFM) to help budget officers learn proper fund management. “We are fully supportive of this initiative by the DBM. We have been constantly […]

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CUA CALLS FOR REFORMS IN REAL PROPERTY VALUATION

Quirino Governor Dax Cua, the national president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), on Thursday called for reforms in the country’s real property valuation, which he said would empower local government units (LGUs) and improve their service delivery. During the MOA signing for the Local Governance Reform Project of the Department […]

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CUA TO LGUS: SUPPORT FAMILIES DEALING WITH AUTISM

Quirino governor and president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) Dax Cua, has called on all local government units (LGUs) to undertake initiatives that support individuals with autism in their respective areas. “Nakikiusap tayo sa ating mga kapwa LGU leaders to take steps to help our families who deal with autism […]

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GIVE MORE FUNDS TO LGUS AS FIRST RESPONDERS — CO

The chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations stressed the need to strengthen the capacity of local government units (LGUs) as the first responders in emergencies or disasters, including the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. During the hearing on the P251.18-billion proposed budget of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, AKO BICOL party-list Representative […]

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DENR TAPS LGUS FOR INDIGENOUS SPECIES PROTECTION

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is focusing on building the capacity of local government units (LGUs) and strengthening the protection of indigenous species and their habitats. This is part of the agency’s thrust of promoting environmental management and climate change mitigation at the local level according to DENR Undersecretary for Policy, Planning, […]

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CUA: LGUS TO RESPOND TO BOOSTER DRIVE CALL

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Dakila Cua vowed that all local government units under ULAP’s wing will respond to Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s rallying call for LGUs to “build a wall of immunity” against COVID-19. “Of course, ULAP and all its LGU-members will respond to the President’s rallying call positively. We […]

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TOLENTINO TO DBM: EMPOWER LGUS TO FIGHT RECESSION

Senator Francis Tolentino urged the incoming leadership of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to empower local government units using the “Mandanas ruling” of the Supreme Court in averting the effects of a looming global recession amid the combined effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the inflation brought by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Tolentino […]

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NCR LGUS TO EYE 250,000 VAX JABS WITHIN ECQ – MMDA

On the second day of enhanced community quarantine in the National Capital Region, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority inspected anew vaccination sites in Metro Manila, particularly in cities of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos oversaw vaccination rollout at Pasolo Elementary School in Barangay Pasolo, Valenzuela; Robinsons Townmall in Tinajeros, Malabon; Navotas […]

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CUA: ULAP BACKS LGU ADVANCE VACCINE PAYMENTS

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) President and Quirino Gov. Dax Cua on Thursday thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for allowing local government units (LGUs) to give COVID-19 vaccine suppliers and manufacturers advance 50% payment, and said the move was a big boost for LGUs working to protect their constituents from the COVID-19 virus. […]

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LGUS SHOULD TAKE LEAD IN DIGITAL SERVICES – ANGARA

To bolster the country’s efforts in developing and implementing e-government services, Senator Sonny Angara said that local government units (LGUs) should take the lead in digital transformation for the public sector. Angara noted how the shift to digital or online services has accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and “government cannot afford to […]