ULAP represents LGUs for PinoyWISE Movement in Global Forum on Remittances, Bangkok Thailand
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), represented by its Head of Plans & Programs Unit Ms. Czarina Medina, shared the OFW Pinoy WISE (Worldwide Initiative on Investment, Savings, and Entrepreneurship) in the Global Forum on Remittances, organized by the World Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), 19-23 May 2013, in the United Nations Conference Center, Bangkok Thailand.
The partnership of Atikha with ULAP, OWWA, and DA was highly lauded in the forum for its strategic and innovative engagements that converge efforts of NGOs, local governments, and national government agencies, both in the source provinces and destination countries. Atikha received the plaque of recognition from the World Bank and IFAD for the initiatives.
As PinoyWISE Convenor, ULAP assists in the mainstreaming and upscaling of the program to local government units that send high numbers of migrants abroad. ULAP's participation in the forum's conversations allowed for the recognition of the importance of local governments as platforms for sustainable programs for migration and development.
ULAP-PAPO mobilize PWDs on Election Day
As part of the activities of the Disability Inclusive Elections Program (DIEP), the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) and the Philippine Alliance for Patient Organizations (PAPO) mobilized and assisted 226 persons with disabilities (PWDs) to vote during the May 13 elections. The ULAP staff and the participating PWDs also monitored the status of the PWD-friendliness of polling precincts.
The PWDs from Antipolo City, Marikina City, Quezon City, Rodriguez, Rizal, San Mateo, Rizal and Las Piñas City were provided with vehicles and support staff and volunteers for the activity.
DIEP is funded by AusAID and The Asia Foundation under its “Fully Abled Nation” campaign.
ULAP joins AusAID-TAF Fully Abled Nation Concert
As one of the partners in the "Fully Abled Nation (FAN)" elections initiative for persons with disabilities, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines joined its partners and PWD groups in the "Rock for FAN" concert on May 6, 2013 at the Eastwood City Central Plaza.
The Rock for FAN is a free concert organized by DAKILA, in partnership with Locked Down Entertainment, Megaworld, Eastwood City, and Jam 88.3, under the Disability-Inclusive Elections initiative popularly known as the Fully Abled Nation, implemented by The Asia Foundation as part of Australian Aid’s program on Disability-Inclusive Development.
As FAN partner, ULAP and the Philippine Alliance for Patient Organizations (PAPO) assist in the monitoring of PWD-friendly elections, and the policy advocacy in the development and enhancement of Persons with Disabilities Affairs Offices (PDAOs) in various local government areas.
ULAP Initiates Convergence Discussion with Education Partners
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines in partnership with The Asia Foundation - Coalitions for Change Education and the Australian Agency for International Development have convened their partners in development for education in a technical working group convergence meeting. Held in the Asian Institute of Management Conference Center on May 6, 2013, the session was spent in discussing the aims and the strategic direction that the entire group would be pursuing upon engaging the local chief executives on the ground.
With the joint primary objective of institutionalizing education reforms in local government units, representatives from various education organizations such as the Ayala Foundation, Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples' Education, the Ateneo Center for Educational Development, Robredo Institute of Governance and Ateneo School of Government have shared their valuable insights to further develop the existing education governance framework and to determine the next steps to be taken in the next five months. Other than this, the online mapping visualization of the data composing of the education indicators, best practices in governance and development program locations were shown and discussed to the group that had espoused a meaningful conversation.
ULAP hosts PAPO Quarterly General Assembly
The Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO) in collaboration with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) as funded by Australian Aid and The Asia Foundation, conducted its on April 26, 2013. It was held at Max's Restaurant Scout Tuazon, Quezon City. The event was headed by PAPO President Fatima Lorenzo and was attended by the representatives of 14 different patient organizations.
The patient representatives discussed each organizations' initiatives to cater the needs of their respective members. Czarina M. Medina, ULAP's OIC and Head for Plans and Programs Unit presented the highlights of the Disability Inclusive Elections Program and its upcoming projects. The assembly also served as a venue for networking and collaboration among the different patient organizations.
ULAP signs MOA with DILG-LGA and ZFF for "Newly Elected Officials" Program
ULAP signed a MOA with the DILG-Local Government Academy and Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) for a partnership to co-develop and include Bridging Leadership and Health Governance modules to the "Newly Elected Officials" program to be run from June 2013 onwards. ULAP and ZFF are also signing as Lead Convenors of the 162-52 Coalition for Accelerating Collective Impact on Maternal and Child Health.
Signatories are: Gov. Alfonso Umali, Jr. (President, ULAP), Marivel Sacendoncillo (Executive Director, DILG-LGA), and Prof. Ernesto Garilao (President, ZFF).
