ULAP PRESIDENT DAX CUA EXPLORES PARTNERSHIP FOR LGUs WITH THE UP RESILIENCE INSTITUTE
ULAP President Dax Cua meets with UPRI Executive Director Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay and the UP Resilience Institute for a potential partnership on strengthening the disaster resilience measures of local governments.
An orientation was conducted on Drainage Master Plan, Flood Control, Landslide, Climate Change Adaptation and DRRM Capacity that could be designed relative to the terrains of local governments. This was followed by a tour at the UP NOAH Center.
The UP Resilience Institute is the service and the research arm of the University of the Philippines in contributing to the country’s effort in climate change mitigation and adaptation. It recognizes centrality of empowering local communities at the heart of resilience and disaster management.
🎉 Celebrating 32 Years of the Local Government Code! 🏛️
Gov. Dax Cua Joins LGC Celebration: “FESTIVAL OF LOCAL EXCELLENCE,” NURTURING BEST PRACTICES IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE: A KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
Consultative Meeting of the DILG- CLCR entitled, “Dynamics Of National – Local Relations: Bridging the Gaps Through Harmonizing the Devolution Transition Plans (DTPs) of selected National Government Agencies (NGAs) and Local Government Units (LGUs)”
ULAP, League of Provinces, and League of Municipalities Executive Directors Aileen Leycano, Atty. Jomar Oligario, and Andrea Loriaga, respectively attended the consultative meeting of the Department of Interior and Local Government’s Center for Local and Constitutional Reforms entitled, “Dynamics of National – Local Relations: Bridging the Gaps through Harmonizing the Devolution Transition Plans (DTPs) of Selected National Government Agencies (NGAs) and Local Government Units (LGUs)” where Executive Directors Leycano, Oligario, and Loriaga, discussed perspectives and updates on the ongoing efforts to comply with Executive Order 138 and engaged in a constructive dialogue with select national government agencies (DOH, DPWH, and DSWD).
ULAP Showcases Commitment to Urban Development at the Philippine Urban Forum 2023
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) participated in Philippine Urban Forum held on 5 October 2023 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). The event, organized by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), brought together key stakeholders, policymakers, and urban development experts under the theme "Transforming our Cities and Building Resilient Communities."
ULAP's National Liaison Officer, San Mariano Vice Mayor Dean Anthony Domalanta highlighted the importance of collaboration and sustainable practices in addressing the challenges faced by urban centers across the Philippines and emphasized the significance of urban areas in driving the nation's development and commerce. He acknowledged the existing challenges, including traffic congestion, inadequate housing, environmental degradation, and social inequality, calling for a united effort from national government, local governments, and private partners to shape a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for urban development.
Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez, National Chairperson of the League of Cities in the Philippines and ULAP Assistant Liaison Officer also joined the forum and shared best urban planning practices and ongoing development projects in making Bacolod a SuperCity - the city’s collective commitment to becoming a model of urban resilience.
ULAP Conducts 101st National Executive Board Meeting
ULAP successfully conducted its 101st National Executive Board Meeting on 14 September 2023 at the Makati Diamond Residences.
The meeting included presentations made by key resource persons, including Atty. Odilon L. Pasaraba, CESO III, the Undersecretary for Project Development Management from the Department of Interior and Local Government for ULAP’s SILG Hour; Usec. Irineo C. Espino, Senior Undersecretary and Usec. Angelito de Leon, Undersecretary of Capability Development and Assessment from the Department of National Defense; and Usec. Janet Lopoz, CESO I, Executive Director of the Mindanao Development Authority. In addition, Mr. Vincent R. Rodriguez of PLDT and Dr. Paulyn Jean Ubial and Ms. Sarah Coe of GeneLab also delivered presentations during the NEB meeting.
Present during the NEB meeting are ULAP President Gov. Dax Cua, Vice Chairman VG Atty. Katherine C. Agapay; 2nd Vice President - Visayas VG Atty. Reynaldo M. Quimpo, LVGP National Chairman; 3rd Vice President-Mindanao VM Bernard C. Dela Cruz, Secretary General Councilor Handy T. Lao; Treasurer BM Ram Revilla, Assistant Auditor Coun. Jorge Daniel S. Bocobo; Liaison Officer VM Dean Anthony G. Domalanta; Chairman for Advocacy and Policy Councilor Atty. Raul R. Corro, Coun. Kate Galang-Coseteng, 4L Executive Vice President, VG Christine Garin 4L National President, BM AJ Rebong NMYL Chairman and VM Ronin Leviste NMYL National PRO.
Also in attendance are league executive directors Atty Jomar Oligario from LPP, Peachy Aguado from NMYL, Chris Abcede from VMLP and the ULAP Secretariat.
