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The Philippine Red Cross held a necrological service in loving memory of Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua, honoring his life, public service, and years of support for the humanitarian organization. Cua served as a member of the PRC Board of Governors for 18 years since 2008. During his tenure, the governor stood with the […]
“Hindi nasusukat ang buhay sa haba ng panahon na ibinigay sa atin. Nasusukat ito sa kabutihang naiiwan natin sa panahong ipinahiram sa atin.” This was the lesson Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III drew from the life of the late Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo “Dax” E. Cua—a devoted public servant and local government champion whose legacy, […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), the umbrella organization of all local government leagues in the country, mourned Wednesday the death of its national president, Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua, remembering him as “a colleague who listened, a leader who built consensus.” Cua died Tuesday evening, Sept. 15, 2026, according to […]
Amid an alarming increase of anti-vaccine sentiment in the country, the president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines called on his fellow local leaders to “actively engage our communities” to combat the threat of misinformation being circulated especially online. “We need to actively engage our communities and convince them of the benefits of immunization, and […]
As the country observes Nutrition Month this July, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines has expressed its alarm over the reported rise of stunting among Filipino children, as it urged local government units to do their part in addressing this “grave public health problem.” “The increasing number of stunted Filipino children is cause […]
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, […]
As organizations and local government units embark on various activities to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines emphasized the need for “sustained effort over the long term” with regard to pro-environment initiatives such as tree planting and coastal cleanups. “We welcome all pro-environment activities as valuable […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) welcomed the appointment by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of Kim Robert de Leon as the new Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management. “Secretary de Leon’s appointment brings a fresh perspective to the Cabinet at an important time for the country’s fiscal and development agenda,” […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), in partnership with global biopharmaceutical company Takeda, strengthened local and community-level action against dengue through its one-year implementation of the Project E-CODE (Empowering Community Objectives for Dengue Education)—a collaborative initiative designed to build awareness, promote prevention, and reinforce the shared responsibility of government and communities in […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) today called on the Department of Health (DOH) to arrest the rising mortality of liver cancer and integrate innovative medicines and value-based care into their Universal Health Care (UHC) implementation. ULAP President and Quirino Governor Dax Cua called for a paradigm shift in how the health […]