The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines joins the different government agencies, civil society and private organizations as one of the coalition champions for the information campaign on Voters Biometrics Registration during the launch and ceremonial MOA signing of the "Samahan para sa Tunay na Eleksyon sa Pilipinas (STEP) coalition" on June 30 at Ateneo Professional School, Rockwell, Makati City.
STEP is a coalition composed of COMELEC, DILG, DepEd, DOTC, ULAP, NCDA, NCIP, CBCP, Ateneo SLB, CODE-NGO and LENTE as the coalition Secretariat. STEP is a coalition created that envisions a country where empowered citizens influence the country's future by making informed choices in a fair and truthful elections.
The primary objective of the STEP Coalition is to strengthen and raise of the public's awareness about the importance of voter registration and validation through an advocacy campaign that engages voters, mobilizers, coalition champions, and attract media attention.
The coalition, through LENTE, will soon start the information campaign by disseminating information and distribution of materials and posters to inform the public about the Biometrics requirements and other important things to remember in preparation for the upcoming electoral process.
ULAP joins the coalition as one of its advocacy partners to the LGUs.
Local Governance Summit 2024: ULAP and DILG Forge Pathways for a Bagong Pilipinas in Ph LGUs
The Local Governance Summit 2024, organized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), convened over 4,000 local government officials and stakeholders at the Philippine International Convention Center on August 22-23, 2024. This year’s summit, themed “LGUs sa Bagong Pilipinas: Smart. Resilient. Driven.”, set the stage for local chief executives, elected officials, and other key players in governance to deliberate on critical innovations and strategies to advance local governance in the country.
The summit underscored the importance of local government units (LGUs) in achieving the national vision of a “Bagong Pilipinas,” or a New Philippines—one that is smart, resilient, and driven. The event provided a platform for sharing best practices, showcasing innovations, and discussing pressing challenges that LGUs face as they strive to improve public service delivery and meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Day 1: Setting the Stage for Smart Governance
Day 2: The Future is Local!
