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ULAP’S CUA IS 1ST FIRST PINOY TO LEAD UCLG-ASPAC

Yiwu, China — Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino governor Dax Cua has been elected President of the United Cities and Local Governments-Asia Pacific (UCLG-ASPAC) during the 9th UCLG ASPAC Congress in Yiwu, China, marking the first time a Filipino assumes this prestigious leadership role. “This is a historic and […]

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CUA TO BARANGAY, SK OFFICIALS: SERVE THE PEOPLE

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua reminded newly-elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials to “serve the people.” “First of all, congratulations to our newly-elected barangay and SK officials. I hope that you will take to heart your sacred responsibility to serve the people,” Cua said. Cua also […]

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CUA HAILS LGU’S ROLE IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

As the country commemorates Local Government Month, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua touted the role that local government units continue to play in society. “As frontliners of the government, LGUs remain as crucial as ever in protecting and promoting the welfare of the people,” Cua said. […]

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CUA JOINS CELEBRATION OF 32ND LGC ANNIVERSARY

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua joined the Philippine Local Governance Forum’s “Festival of Local Excellence.” Hosted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and by the Local Government Academy (LGA), the event celebrates the 32nd anniversary of the Local Government Code (LGC) of […]

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CUA HAILS REGIONAL SPECIALTY CENTERS LAW

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua hailed the signing into law of the Regional Specialty Centers Act, saying it would help address the prevailing lack of access to quality healthcare in provinces outside the National Capital Region. “Republic Act No. 11959 is a badly needed measure to address […]

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CUA BACKS RAMPED-UP REINTEGRATION OF EX-REBELS

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua echoed the call of Interior secretary Benhur Abalos for local government units to increase their efforts to reintegrate former rebels into mainstream society, saying such is crucial in ensuring lasting peace and stability in communities. “Reintegration  is crucial in ensuring lasting peace […]

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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 PRESENTS AT ASEAN MAYORS FORUM IN INDONESIA

There is a growing interest and effort among local governments across the ASEAN in integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicators into their short, medium, and long-term development plans, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua said. “Firstly, it is essential to mainstream the SDGs into local development plans. Our policymakers must […]

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ULAP, PCL FORGE TIES WITH MALDIVES COUNTERPARTS

The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) and the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) embarked on an exchange program with the Local Government Authority of the Republic of Maldives (Maldives LGA) and the Baa Atoll Council to reinforce collaboration and mutual learning in local governance on 20 to 26 July 2023. This initiative was in response to […]

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CUA TO GOV’T OFFICES: CONSERVE WATER, ENERGY

“Government offices should take the lead in conservation efforts.” This is what Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua said as the country confronts the challenges posed by El Niño and climate change. Cua emphasized the need for the whole of government to also adopt a “green mindset” […]