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CUA BATS FOR BRGY WORKERS’ MAGNA CARTA ENACTMENT

Quirino governor and Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president Dax Cua thanked the Senate for tackling proposals to provide a P3,000 monthly allowance, among other benefits, to barangay workers. “I wish to thank the Senate for deliberating on the Magna Carta for Barangay Officials, Personnel and Volunteer Workers. I hope that this measure […]

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PNP MEETS WITH ULAP TO BOOST SAFETY OF LOCAL EXECS

The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) convened on 7 March 2023, at Camp Crame for an internal meeting presided by the Secretary of Interior and Local Government, Hon. Benjamin D.C. Abalos, Jr. to discuss the safety and security of communities and local government officials following the […]

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ULAP CONDEMNS MURDER OF NEGROS ORIENTAL GOVERNOR

The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) has condemned the murder of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo and called on authorities to use all legal means to put the perpetrators to justice. “These brutalities and senseless attacks mark a worrying escalation of violence that no cause can ever justify. The deplorable and cowardly […]

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ULAP CONDEMNS GUN ATTACKS ON PUBLIC EXECS

The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) on Monday condemned the recent spate of crimes against elected public officials and called for the speedy administration of justice for the victims. “It is deeply concerning and reprehensible that an individual or a group would attempt to harm an elected representative of the people who […]

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CUA CALLS FOR LOCAL GOVT CODE REVIEW

Citing the necessity to make it more responsive to the present, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Dax Cua has called for a review of the Local Government Code. Cua made the call during the From Plan to Action: Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 Forum at the Philippine International Convention Center on […]

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TREE PLANTING ORDER FOR DPWH CONTRACTORS BACKED

Quirino governor and Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Dax Cua expressed his full support for an order requiring contractors with flood control projects funded by the Department of Public Works and Highways to plant trees. “We welcome and fully support this DPWH order, which will advance our nationwide effort to make […]

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CUA BATS FOR LGU ADOPTION OF LISTAHANAN 3

Quirino governor and Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Dax Cua called on local government units to integrate the “Listahanan 3 poverty database” to improve their delivery of social services. “I urge my fellow LGU executives to adopt the Listahanan 3, which can help us in ensuring that our programs are correctly […]

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CUA BATS FOR EXPANDED NAT’L CULTURAL HERITAGE LAW

Quirino Governor and Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) President Dax Cua on Sunday urged local chief executives (LCEs) to rally for the passage of a measure that seeks to strengthen the National Cultural Heritage Law through cultural mapping and an enhanced cultural heritage education program. House Bill 5110, which was recently passed […]

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ULAP JOINS GLOBAL ORG FOR CITIES, LOCAL GOVTS

The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines is now a member of the United Cities and Local Governments, a global network of cities and local, regional, and metropolitan governments and their associations. ULAP National President and Quirino Governor Dax Cua joined the UCLG World Summit of Local and Regional Leaders and World Congress in […]

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PBBM HAILED FOR BACKING LGUS ON DEVOLUTION PLANS

The president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines thanked Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (PBBM) for reassuring municipalities that he will support them in implementing their respective devolution plans. “Nagpapasalamat tayo kay Pangulong Marcos sa pahayag ng suporta. His reassurance to help municipalities will go a long way toward ensuring that no local […]