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In light of the devastating impact of the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi), which brought relentless rain and severe flooding to Manila and deadly landslides to the northern Philippines, Quirino Governor Dax Cua, president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), called on local government units (LGUs) across […]
Following the devastating floods in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, Senate President Chiz Escudero urged concerned local government units (LGUs) to swiftly collect garbage and clean up debris to prevent disease outbreaks and help residents return to normal life. “I urge LGUs to immediately collect the garbage and debris everywhere ASAP so that the lives […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua on Friday touted the role that local government units can play in creating more value in the agricultural production chain. “LGUs should play an active role in providing opportunities to create added value in our production chains. We can and should serve […]
Local government units (LGUs) are set to receive a greater share of funds for next year. With the upcoming increase, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua reminded his fellow local leaders to ensure that these funds are spent on programs that would benefit their communities. Cua said that […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launched its first-ever MMDA Cup 2024 at Filoil Ecooil Centre in San Juan City in an effort to promote friendship and camaraderie among government employees while participating in various games. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos, San Juan […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]