The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), together with one of the lead project partner, NEDA Region 4A, conducted a consultation with Gov. Rebecca Ynares of the Provincial Government of Rizal on February 12, 2015 for the implementation of Joint Migration and Development Initiative Phase 2 (SUMMID CALABARZON).
SUMMID Calabarzon aims to strengthen, upscale and mainstream migration and development in the local level through inclusive and sustainable programs that will minimize social cost and maximize gains of overseas migration. This project is funded by the European Union and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme.
ULAP's others partners in JMDI Phase 2 involve the following agencies and organizations: Committee on Migration and Development IV-A (CALABARZON) c/o National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Office IV-A as the main lead partner; and Atikha Overseas Workers and Communities Initiatives Inc, Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO), and Local Government Academy (LGA).