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MMDA: 7AM-4PM WORK SCHED FOR NCR LGUS STARTS MAY 2

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) has agreed to defer the implementation of the 7am to 4pm new work schedule for the local government units of Metro Manila to May 2, instead of April 15, to give more time to prepare for the transition of the adjusted work hours. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Acting Chairman […]

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CUA TO LGUS: LURE INVESTORS WITH CONSISTENT RULES

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua underscored the need for local government units to practice consistency, uniformity and predictability in implementing rules so as not to drive away potential investors. “We have to be consistent and uniform in implementing national and local rules so that we can […]

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MMDA TO NCR LGUS: ADOPT WATER CRISIS MEASURES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority urged local government units of Metro Manila to adopt water crisis mitigation measures to address adverse effects of El Niño which will likely persist until May.  In an approved resolution, the Metro Manila Council has laid down several measures in a bid to lessen the effects of the phenomenon, including […]

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DENR, LOCAL GOV’T UNITS TO INTEGRATE HAZARD MAPS

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga partnered with local executives to integrate the use of hazard maps in decision-making to avert disasters and safeguard lives and livelihoods. “A hazard does not have to become a disaster,” Loyzaga explained during a radio interview. The environment chief sounded off the appeal […]

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DTI TAPS ULAP TO HELP BOOST CONSUMER PROTECTION

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) intensified its strategic communication campaign on consumer protection and acceleration of local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by sealing a partnership with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) on 18 January 2024. Aligned with the Department’s MSME development efforts, the signing of the memorandum […]

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MMDA LAUDS METRO LGUS FOR SMOKE-FREE PARKS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) commended the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and the Metro Manila local government units (LGUs) for declaring the facilities under the Adopt-A-Park program as Smoke and Vape-Free areas.  MMDA, in collaboration with the Department of Interior and Local Government, National Youth Commission, The Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Vital Strategies […]

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NEW PROCUREMENT LAW TO EMPOWER LGUS – ESCUDERO

Senator Chiz Escudero has vowed to support the passage of a new procurement law and auditing code, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. tackled in his State of the Nation Address, saying these amendments would help facilitate decentralization and devolution process that will further empower local government units (LGUs). As Congress opened its second regular session, […]

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CUA TO LGUS: USE PCSO SHARES FOR NUTRITION NEEDS

As the country commemorates National Nutrition Month, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairman Junie E. Cua reminded local government units that they may use the funds they receive from the agency for the nutrition needs of their constituents. “We are one with the nation in commemorating National Nutrition Month. I would like to take this occasion […]

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CUA BATS FOR SERVICE-ORIENTED LOCAL GOVERNANCE

The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) participated in the UGNAYAN Lecture Series organized by the Center for Local and Regional Governance (CLRG) in collaboration with ULAP. The UGNAYAN Lecture Series, held on 30 June 2023 and organized by CLRG in collaboration with ULAP, aims to address the challenges of decentralization and promote […]

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CUA TO LGUS: HELP FUND REGIONAL SPECIALTY CENTERS

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua raised the possibility of local government units “chipping in” to help the implementation of a measure that establishes regional specialty centers across the country. “With the added funds from the Mandanas-Garcia ruling and devolution of health services, maybe LGUs per region […]