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Philippine Army, ULAP Bolster Partnership for Nation-Building

On 31 May 2024, the Philippine Army and the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) led by its President Gov. Dax Cua came together in Fort Bonifacio for a strategic briefing on the current security situation of the country, the Philippine Army Reserve Force Development, and other programs. This event marks a significant step towards reinforcing the partnership between our military and local government units across the country.

Present during the strategic briefing were key officials from the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) and its member leagues. These included:

  1. Vice Gov. Katherine Agapay (ULAP Vice Chairman, LVGP National President, and Vice Governor of Laguna)
  2. Vice Mayor Dean Anthony Domalanta (ULAP Liaison Officer, VMLP National President, and Vice Mayor of San Mariano, Isabela)
  3. Vice Mayor Bernard Dela Cruz (ULAP Vice President – Mindanao, VMLP National Chairman, and Vice Mayor of Malabon)
  4. BM Ananias Canlas (ULAP Legal Counsel, PBMLP National Chairman, and Board Member of Pampanga)
  5. BM Ram Revilla (ULAP Treasurer, PBMLP National President, and Board Member of Cavite)
  6. BM Jessica Dy (ULAP Member of the Board, LNB National President, and Board Member of Isabela Province)
  7. Coun. Raul Corro (ULAP Chairman for Advocacy and Policy, PCL National Chairman, and Councilor of Muntinlupa City)
  8. BM Mila Catabay-Lauigan (Secretary-General and Board Member of Cagayan)
  9. BM Karla Monica Adajar-Lajara (Vice President for Luzon and Board Member of the 1st District of Calamba, Laguna)
  10. BM Christian Nino Lajara (Board Member of the 2nd District of Calamba, Laguna)
  11. Coun. Jetaime Okinlay (NMYL National Executive Vice President and Councilor of Impasug-ong, Bukidnon)
Also in attendance were:
  1. Aileen Leycano (ULAP Executive Director)
  2. Fritzie Aguado (NMYL Executive Director)
  3. Larry Caminero (PCL Executive Director)
  4. Christine Valenzuela (LVGP Executive Director)
  5. Maricor Cauton (ULAP Director for Finance and Admin)
  6. Blake Barrios (ULAP Director for Plans, Program, and Policy)
  7. Lawrence Trinidad (ULAP Project Development Manager)
  8. Joshua Gonzales (ULAP IT Officer)
  9. Hezekiah Alis (PCL Technical Staff)
  10. Erwin Lulo (PCL Admin Staff)
  11. Hans Khristoffer Trabado (LNB Liaison Officer Visayas)
Key messages were delivered by Maj. Gen. Potenciano C. Camba, Chief of Staff, PA, LtGen Roy Galido, Commanding General, PA, and Gov. Dax Cua, President of ULAP. The Security Session Briefing, Philippine Army updates, and Reserve Force Development were presented by Col. Edmund Paul R. Delos Santos, Col. Jason V. Jumawan, Col. Arnel Bautista, respectively. This partnership underscores our commitment to work together for a more resilient and secure Philippines.