By President of the Philippines
March 23, 2020 - Quezon City
President of the Philippines authorizing the grant of hazard pay to government personnel who physically report for work during the COVID-19 community quarantine
The Advocate January 15, 2021 The Q1-Q2 2020 issue of our official newsletter features the League's mid-year accomplishments including our response to COVID-19.
City Mayors to meet Vaccine Czar, FDA Director January 10, 2021 League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) National President Bing Leonardia has called for a special online General Assembly of city mayors on January 12 to meet with the Vaccine Czar of COVID National Task Force and the Director General of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with the availment of COVID-19 Vaccines on top of the agenda.
COVID-19 at PH Cities March 18, 2020 COVID-19 Cases at Philippine Cities (Source: DOH, 15 November 2020).
2019 Climate Action Summit September 12, 2019 The 2019 Climate Action Summit this 23rd of September will showcase national and local efforts across the globe in responding to the current global climate emergency.
One Planet City Challenge 2019 - 2020 March 19, 2019 On behalf of the Climate Change and Energy Unit of WWF-Philippines, I wish to invite all cities to join the One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) 2019-2020.
Earth Hour 2019 Switch-Off Event March 18, 2019 In support of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) - Philippines’ upcoming Earth Hour celebration on 30 March 2019, I invite all city governments to:
Call for applications for the ICMA-YSEALI fellowship program March 3, 2019 The U.S. State Department, International City/County Management Association (ICMA), and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability have opened the applications for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Sustainable Development and the Environment Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for Fall 2019.
PASUNDAYAG: Central and Southern Luzon Regional Innovation Fair January 29, 2019 In 2018, a number of promising innovation DRRM approaches and models were developed by groups ans organization from academe, civil society, and private sector. To share their models and stories, we invite you to PASUNDAYAG: Central and Southern Luzon Regional Innovation Fair on February 12, 2018 at Skydome, SM North Edsa, Quezon City.
Philippine Records Management Association 2019 Activities January 29, 2019 Local Government is often considered the tier of government 'closest to the people' and is involved in many activities that affect the everyday lives of the community.
SCURP: ABC in URP January 29, 2019 We are pleased to inform you that the TESD will conduct its "16th Special Course on Urban and Regional Planning:A Basic Course in Urban and Regional Planning (SCURP: ABC in URP)" on 11-15 March 2019 at the Carino Hall, 3/F SURP Bldg., E. Jacinto St., UP Diliman, Quezon City 1101.
APO International Conference on Public Sector Productivity October 5, 2018 The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), as the implementing arm of the Asian Productivity Organization's (APO) Center of Excellence on Public Sector Productivity, is pleased to host for the second year the APO International Conference on Public Sector Productivity on November 22 to 23, 2018 at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City, Philippines.
WaterLinks Forum 2018 August 25, 2018 The 7th WaterLinks Forum will be held from 25-27 September 2018 at the Unilab Bayanihan Center, Metro Manila. The Forum’s theme is: "Solving Asia’s Urban Water Crisis: The WaterFood-Energy-Climate Change Nexus".
CIASP Risk Based Internal Auditing for Local Government Units August 25, 2018 This program will share with the internal auditors the principles, practices and techniques of conducting a risk-based internal audit as applied to local government units (LGUs).
6th Regional Competitiveness Summit August 17, 2018 The League of Cities of the Philippines would like to congratulate the following cities for winning in the 6th Regional Competitiveness Summit
Support to the Boy Scout of the Philippines May 3, 2018 The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP), created under Commonwealth Act No. 111 as amended by Presidential Decree No. 460 and Republic Act No. 7278, is an organization that recognizes the vital role of the Filipino youth in nation-building.
Earth Hour 2018 Switch-Off Event March 9, 2018 Uniting millions around the world for climate action, Earth Hour is a testament to our collective power to make real and significant change. It is most successful global campaign of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Earth Hour 2017 was participated by 187 countries and inspired more than 18 million Filipinos to switch off their lights for the planet.
U.P. National Center for Transportation Studies (U.P. NCTS) 2018 Training January 12, 2018 The U.P. National Center for Transportation Studies (U.P. NCTS) is pleased to announce that applications to the 20th offering of the Center’s Traffic Administration Course are now being accepted.
Confucius Institute Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebration September 25, 2017 The Confucius Institute of the University of the Philippines Diliman invites you to take part in experiencing Chinese arts, culture, and heritage in the coming Confucius Institute Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebration to be held in UP Diliman, UP Town Center, and Angeles City from 28 September to 5 October 2017.
U.P. NCTS' September 2017 "Emission Inventory for Smaller Cities" Training August 22, 2017 The U.P. National Center for Transportation Studies (U.P. NCTS), in cooperation with Clear Air Asia for Asian Cities, is pleased to announce that applications to the 2nd offering of the Emission Inventory for Smaller Cities are now being accepted.
BI Bares New Travel Rules for LGU Execs, Employees August 3, 2017 Officials and employees of the Local Government Units (LGU) planning to tour or vacation abroad no longer need to present an authority to travel from their department heads to Immigration Officers at the airports.
Commit to addressing mobility and health with City for Clean Air Certification July 21, 2017 With rapid urbanization, cities are encouraged to make informed development decisions that will lead to healthy air for their citizens. To date, outdoor air pollution is responsible for 1 in 8 of total global deaths, causing more than 3 million premature deaths worldwide every year.
Training Program on Project Development and Management (PDM) June 21, 2017 The Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED) of the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG), University of the Philippines (UP) would like to invite you to our Training Program on Project Development and Management (PDM)on 26-30 June 2017.
UP National Center for Transportatiaon Studies Trainings June 21, 2017 The UP National Center for Transportation Studies (U.P. NCTS) has envisioned to become an internationally recognized center of excellence in the field of transportation studies.
UP NCTS Training Course on Road Safety Audit June 15, 2017 The U.P. National Center for Transportation Studies (UP NCTS) cordially invites you or your representative(s) to attend the 12th offering of the Center's Training Course on Road Safety Audit.
World Day to Combat Desertification June 5, 2017 The Bureau of Soils and Management (BSWM), the United Nations Convention to Combat Disertification (UNCCD) national focal agency, is please to invite you to join us in the celebration of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Land Degradation to be held on June 15, 2017 at the BSWM Convention Hall.
Global Peace Volunteers Camp (Teen Edition) May 9, 2017 GPV CAMP aims to create a learning environment for upcoming and current university students and youth leaders to develop and practice their skills to explore, discuss, and engage for leadership and personal growth.
ASEAN Creative Cities Forum and Exhibition April 12, 2017 This event will feature initiatives of 10 ASEAN countries in making culture and creativity a driving force for sustainable development and urban regeneration
Australia Awards Scholarship April 11, 2017 Do you want to be a leader in your field and make a difference in the Philippines? Apply now for your opportunity to gain a world class education and become an emerging leader for development with strong links to Australia.
Call for Applications: YSEALI Professional Fellows Program February 28, 2017 The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) and International County/City Management Association (ICMA), with the US State Department are opening applications for two Professional Fellows Programs (PFPs) under the Young Southeast Asian Leaders' Initiative (YSEALI)
Conference on Sustainable Land Governance February 7, 2017 The Conference on Sustainable Land Governance will promote the sharing of good practices and new sustainable approaches to urban land administration and reform.
64th LCP General Assembly Presentations November 18, 2016 64th General Assembly presentations are now available for download at Knowledge Resources of the LCP official website.
60th National Executive Board Meeting Presentations November 17, 2016 60th National Executive Board meeting presentations are now available for download at Knowledge Resources of the LCP official website.
LCP-ICMA-US State Department call for applications for YSEALI Professional Fellows Program October 21, 2016 The League of Cities of the Philippines and International County/City Management Association (ICMA), with the US States Department are calling applications for the Legislative Process and Governance Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for professionals from the Philippines under the Young Southeast Asian Leaders' Initiative.
UN Habitat III Opening Session October 18, 2016 Vice-President Leni Robredo, LCP President Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, and Catbalogan City Mayor Stephany Uy-Tan at the UN Habitat III official opening session.
3rd International River Summit October 13, 2016 The Cagayan de Oro River Basin Management Council, City Government of Cagayan de Oro with the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) and DENR-River Basin Control Office (DENR-RBCO) will host the Third International River Summit on November 24-26, 2016 at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. This year's theme is "HEALTHY WATERSHED - CLEAN RIVERS - SAFER COMMUNITIES".
LCP Chairwoman and LCP Secretary General with DoH Secretary September 14, 2016 LCP Chairwoman Mayor Ma. Laarni L. Cayetano and LCP Secretary General Mayor Francis Anthony S. Garcia with Department of Heath (DoH) Secretary Dr. Paulyn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial.
LCP President and LCP Chairwoman meeting with DBM Secretary September 13, 2016 LCP President Mayor Edgardo D. Pamintuan and LCP Chairwoman Mayor Ma. Laarni L. Cayetano with Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno at DBM office for a dialogue.
58th National Executive Board Meeting June 8, 2016 On June 17, 2016, we will be holding our 58th National Executive Board Meeting at Oudh A & B, 9th Floor, Marco Polo Ortigas, Meralco Avenue and Sapphire Road, San Antonio, Pasig City.
Conduct of CY2016, 1st quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill (NSED) April 6, 2016 The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council encourages its member-cities to join the conduct of the 1st Quarter CY 2016 Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on April 21, 2016, 830am. There will be a ceremonial event at Haribon Area, Airforce City, Clark Airbase, Pampanga
LCP-ICMA YSEALI Environmental Sustainability Professional Fellows Program April 5, 2016 The League of Cities of the Philippines and International County/City Management Association (ICMA), with the US States Department are calling applications for the Environmental Sustainability Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for professionals from the Philippines under the Young Southeast Asian Leaders' Initiative.
LCP-ICMA-US State Department call for applications March 4, 2016 The League of Cities of the Philippines and International County/City Management Association (ICMA), with the US States Department are calling applications for the Legislative Process and Governance Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for professionals from the Philippines under the Young Southeast Asian Leaders' Initiative.
LCP-ICMA-US State Department call for applications October 8, 2015 The LCP and International County/ City Management Association (ICMA), with the US States Department are calling applications for the 2016 Professional Fellowship Exchange Program under the Young Southeast Asian Leaders' Initiative.
YSEALI Environmental Sustainability Professional Fellows Program June 2, 2015 The International City/County Management Association (ICMA), in partnership with the League of Cities of the Philippines, is offering a YSEALI Environmental Sustainability Professional Fellows Program (PFP)
YSEALI Legislative Process and Governance Professional Fellows Program (PFP) March 2, 2015 The International City/County Management Association (ICMA), in partnership with the League of Cities of Philippines (LCP), is offering a YSEALI Legislative Process and Governance Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for professionals from the Philippines.
UP NCTS Traffic Administration Course October 27, 2014 The U.P. National Center for Transportation Studies (U.P. NCTS) is pleased to announce that applications to the 10th offering of the Center's Traffic Administration Course are now being accepted.
LCP CCTB forum presentations downloadable here September 10, 2014 The LCP has been doing a nationwide forum series titled Synergizing Efforts to Combat Tuberculosis in Cities (CCTB) to help cities develop local policies and build public-private alliance to fight local TB.
DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2014-39 March 28, 2014 Department of the Interior and Local Government Memorandum Circular No.2014-39: 2014 Seal of Good Local Governance: Pagkilala sa Katapatan at Kahusayan ng Pamahalaang Lokal
Job Announcement October 27, 2013 The League of Cities of the Philippines through its Secretariat is currently seeking (1) Content Writer and (1) Graphic Artist in the development of infographic materials on Solid Waste Management for Local Government Units.
Job Announcements March 20, 2013 LCP is looking for Junior Program Officer and Finance, Property and Logistic Officer
Alberto C. Agra March 27, 2010 Alberto C. Agra is back in pubic service. Last November 7, 2016, he was appointed Chairman of the Board of the Philippine Reclamation Authority, the infrastructure development authority focused on reclamation. He was the former Acting Secretary of Justice, Acting Solicitor General and Government Corporate Counsel.
Appeal for coordinated assistance to affected cities of Typhoon Quinta, Rolly, and Ulysses November 16, 2020 The unprecedented landfall of three (3) tropical storms in three weeks or from October 25 to November 11 in the country has greatly affected our cities from Luzon. Based on the available Situational Reports from the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC), a total of 64 cities have been affected by Typhoon Quinta, Rolly, and Ulysses.
Roundtable Consultation on Metropolitan Transport with Clean Air Asia October 22, 2020 We invite you to an online consultation with Clean Air Asia on 27 October 2020 (Tuesday), from 2:30 to 6:15 p.m., to deepen the conversation on the importance of establishing and reorganizing transport authorities and executives.
Save the Date: Liveable Cities Labs Session on Resilience October 16, 2020 City mayors and LGU officers are invited to attend the seventh webinar of the Liveable Cities Labs on Resilience next Wednesday, 21 October 2020, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Invitation to Participate in the 6th Asia Pacific Futures Network Conference October 15, 2020 The Philippine Futures Thinking Society (PhilFutures), in cooperation with its partners, will host the 6th Asia Pacific Futures Network Conference with the theme "Regenerating Asia 2050: Using futures literacy to transform governance, culture, and economy" on 19-21 November 2020 via online platform.
Promoting Interlocal Cooperation in the Manila Bay Masterplan October 13, 2020 The League of Cities of the Philippines, in partnership with VNG International, is pleased to invite you, your City Planning and Development Officer, DRRM Officer, and members of the Sanggunian to a webinar entitled: Promoting Interlocal Cooperation in the Manila Bay Masterplan: Strengthening the Interface of Local Plans with the Masterplan.
Save the Date: Liveable Cities Labs Session on Urban Mobility October 5, 2020 City mayors and LGU officers are invited to attend the sixth webinar of the Liveable Cities Labs entitled Urban Mobility in the Philippines During and After COVID-19 this Wednesday, 07 October 2020, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Save the Date: Liveable Cities Labs Session on GovTech September 14, 2020 City mayors and LGU officers are invited to attend the fifth webinar of the Liveable Cities Labs entitled GovTech: Technology for Government Transactions on 16 September 2020 (Wednesday) from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Save the Date: U.S. ICT Solutions in Managing COVID-19 Virtual Roadshow on 25 September 2020 September 14, 2020 In partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service, the League of Cities of the Philippines will be organizing a virtual roadshow for city mayors and relevant LGU officers entitled U.S. ICT Solutions in Managing COVID-19 next Friday, 25 September 2020, at 1:30 p.m.
BAKUNADO, PROTEKTADO: Restoring Vaccine Confidence in Cities September 9, 2020 The League of Cities of the Philippines, in partnership with MSD Philippines, is pleased to invite you, your City Health Officer, or your Local Health Board members to a webinar entitled: BAKUNADO, PROTEKTADO: Restoring Vaccine Confidence in Cities. This will be held on 18 September 2020 at 1:00-2:30PM via Zoom.
Save the Date: Liveable Cities Labs Session on the Value and Use of Data for Managing LGUs August 25, 2020 I am inviting city mayors and LGU officers to support the Liveable Cities Labs co-organized by the LCP by attending the fourth webinar of the online series entitled Data Analytics 101: The Value and Use of Data for Managing LGUs on 02 September 2020 (Wednesday) from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Dissemination of Policy Notes on Updated DOH guidelines August 20, 2020 As part of our commitment to articulate the urgent concerns of cities on the COVID-19 response, the League continues to engage with national government agencies. Recently, city mayors, led by our LCP President Mayor Bing Leonardia, participated in several dialogues with the National Task Force and the Department of Health.
Save the Date: Liveable Cities Labs Session on Building Healthy Cities and Municipalities August 17, 2020 I am inviting city mayors and LGU officers to support the Liveable Cities Labs co-organized by the LCP by attending the third webinar of the online series entitled Digital Transformation in a Post-GCQ World: Building Healthy Cities and Municipalities on 19 August 2020 (Wednesday) from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Information on Gracia Telecoms and the Gracia Care Educational TV August 14, 2020 We thank those who attended the online info session on digital transformation and financial inclusion organized by Gracia Telecom and the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) last 11 August 2020. Attached in this letter are copies of the presentations and videos from the event for your reference.
Proposal for establishment of modular testing laboratories for cities August 5, 2020 As the number of cases of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the country, it is imperative for cities to improve access to testing and ensure quicker turnaround time. As relayed by DOH Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire during our testing webinar last May, one of the most cost-effective strategies for expanding access to testing is through the establishment of modular labs. These are container vans that can be converted into testing laboratories and can be set-up even in far-flung and remote LGUs at a lesser cost than the full-blown molecular laboratories.
Request for LGU Information on Sister City Partnerships in China August 3, 2020 The Bureau of Local Government Supervision of the DILG is requesting information from the League's member cities regarding their existing twinning / sister city partnerships with local governments in China.
Save the Date: Webinar on Restarting Local Economies Through e-Commerce July 29, 2020 I would like to invite city mayors, LGU officers, and LGU technical staff to attend the second edition of the Liveable Cities Labs called Digital Transformation in a Post-GCQ World: E-Commerce in the New Normal.
Invitation to Join the 2020-2021 Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy July 29, 2020 The United Cities and Local Governments - Asia Pacific (UCLG-ASPAC) is inviting newlyelected city mayors to take part in the 2020-2021 class of the Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy organized by the UNESCAP and UN-Habitat.
Invitation to Enroll in a Public Policy Course by the University of Oxford July 29, 2020 The UK Department for International Trade and the British Embassy Manila would like to invite city mayors, LGU executives, and city department officers to enroll in an online course by the Blavatnik School of Government of the University of Oxford called Evidence in Public Policy.
Invitation to Pilot Test a Tourism App Built for the COVID-19 Pandemic July 28, 2020 The makers behind VISITA, a visitor management platform which helps nature-based tourist destinations adapt to health and safety precautions during the pandemic, would like to invite and partner with local government units to pilot test the said platform.
Save the Date: Forum on Adaptive Innovations at the Local Level July 27, 2020 Galing Pook, in partnership with the LCP and COVID-19 Action Network Philippines, would like to invite you to the Forum on Adaptive Innovations at the Local Level on 31 July 2020, Friday, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Forum with Baguio City Mayor Magalong on Elevating the Role of Local Government in Contact Tracing July 16, 2020 We are pleased to invite you to an online dialogue on 16 July 2020 at 10:00 AM with Mayor Benjamin Magalong of Baguio City, LCP Focal Mayor on Anti-Criminality and Illegal Drugs. This dialogue aims to provide an avenue for Baguio City to share its best practices and innovative strategies to swiftly identify and isolate contacts of confirmed cases. This will also guide LGUs in conducting responsive contact tracing approach and disseminate information about existing programs on contact tracing.
Save the Date: Rescheduled Contact Tracing Webinar July 16, 2020 Please be informed that the League's webinar on contact tracing with Baguio City Mayor Benjie Magalong has been rescheduled to 21 July 2020 (Tuesday) at 3:00 p.m.
Notice of Postponement: Contact Tracing Webinar July 14, 2020 It is with deep regret that our contact tracing webinar with Baguio City Mayor Benjie Magalong scheduled this Thursday has been postponed and rescheduled to a later date.
Invitation to Attend an Information Session on the Future of Mobility July 6, 2020 City mayors and LGU staff are invited to attend a two-day information session focused on cycling and urban mobility organized by the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines on 28-29 July 2020 via Cisco Webex.
Dialogue with Department of Education Secretary Leonor M. Briones on 10 July 2020 via Zoom July 1, 2020 We are pleased to invite you to an online dialogue with Secretary Leonor "Liling" Briones of the Department of Education on 10 July 2020, 1:00 PM via Zoom. The dialogue was organized to expound on the roles of cities in the implementation of the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan. The format is informal to be able to discuss the anticipated gaps in the opening of classes openly and more clearly.
Invitation to Join the Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation June 23, 2020 Philippine cities are invited to join the fifth cycle of the Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award), a knowledge sharing system for sustainable urban development that aims to recognize innovation in improving social, economic, and environmental sustainability in cities.
Appeal of the Commission on Human Rights on the mobility of elderly citizens June 23, 2020 The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through their letter to the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), is urging local governments to ensure that their local policies andactions do not unnecessarily restrict the mobility of elderly citizens.
Special Education Fund (SEF) Survey Form June 18, 2020 To achieve a unified response and to properly articulate our position on the Special Education Fund (SEF), we seek your support and active participation in responding to our survey.
Invitation to World Bank's Philippines Economic Update Online Launch Forum June 3, 2020 We are pleased to invite you to attend the World Bank's Philippines Economic Update Online Launch Forum to be held this 09 June 2020 (Tuesday), from 10:00AM to 12:00 PM. With the theme, "Braving the New Normal"
UNICEF online webinar on COVID-19 IPC for Cleaners and Sanitary Personnel May 22, 2020 UNICEF, in partnership with DOH and WHO and with support from USAID, has developed a training module on COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC): Cleaning and Disinfection. The module is developed specifically for sanitation personnel working in public spaces, community health care, quarantine and isolation facilities.
UNDRR and WHO webinar on Emerging Technologies in Response to COVID-19 May 22, 2020 We are pleased to invite you to attend a webinar organized by the UNDRR and WHO as part of its Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic series, Emerging Technologies in Response to COVID-19: Blockchain, ICT and Data for Pandemic Management. This will be held on Tuesday, 26 May 2020, 06:00 PM Incheon time (05:00 Manila time).
Call for City Participation in ESCAP and UNEP Project on Localization of SDG 7 in Southeast Asia May 19, 2020 The ESCAP and UNEP is pleased to invite interested cities to participate in its project on the localization of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7, "Clean energy for sustainable and low carbon cities" The project aims to support Southeast Asian cities to accelerate progress on the implementation of SDG 7 by helping cities to develop local sustainable energy policies and projects and establish effective dialogues between national, sub-national, and local levels of governance.
Invitation to Attend DILG-LGA's COVID-19 Online Talakayan Series April 21, 2020 This is to inform Luzon city mayors that the Online Talakayan Series of the DILG-LGA entitled
"L!STONG UGNAYAN, COVID-19 AY LABANAN" initially scheduled today, 21 April 2020, has
been moved to 24 April 2020 (Friday) at 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Invitation to Answer COVID-19 Survey on Local Food Systems April 21, 2020 The Office of the Representative in the Philippines of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has an online survey on responses of cities and municipalities to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis, particularly in relation to the local food systems.
LCP COVID-19 Assistance Team March 14, 2020 We are in the State of Public Health Emergency and for sure, as chief executives, we are all concerned and focused on how to prevent and fight this COVID-19.
Call for Submission of Requirements for the FY 2020 LGSF-AC (Green, Green, Green Program) March 4, 2020 Please be informed that the Department of Budget and Management has issued on 17 February 2020 Local Budget Circular (LBC) No. 123 which prescribes the guidelines for the release and utilization of the Local Government Support Fund - Assistance to Cities (LGSF-AC) included in the General Appropriations Act FY 2020.
Status of the 2019 Local Government Support Fund-Assistance to Cities or Green, Green, Green Program February 21, 2020 On 17 January 2020, the League wrote to the Department of Budget and Management to request for the status of the implementation of the 2019 Local Government Support Fund Assistance to Cities (LGSF-AC). As an update and according to the DBM response letter that our office received on 5 February 2020, cities are in various stages of obtaining their 2019 allocation:
Letter from the DoF on Various Financing Options for LGUs February 4, 2020 On 29 January 2020, our National President met with the Department of Budget and Management Secretary Wendel E. Avisado to follow-up on the status of the Green, Green, Green Program, and the updated guidelines on the utilization of the 20\% development fund and the Special Education Fund.
Loan Project Financing by the Municipal Development Fund Office (MDFO) January 24, 2020 We are pleased to inform you of the different financing windows currently being offered by the Municipal Development Fund Office (MDFO) of the Department of Finance (DOF). MDFO is mandated to provide financing for priority development projects of Local Government Units (LGUs) at lower interest rates. Since 1998, the MDFO has been extending loan assistance to LGUs, including free technical assistance in the preparatory stages of project implementation.
Humanitarian and Monetary Assistance to LGUs Affected by the Eruption of Taal Volcano January 16, 2020 Following the evacuation of residents in the province of Batangas and the damage to property, livestock, and agriculture brought about by the eruption of Taal Volcano, you may coordinate donations and/or humanitarian assistance with the following contact persons from the affected LGUs:
Taal Volcano Comprehensive Situational Report January 14, 2020 To understand the magnitude of the Taal Volcano eruption, we have consolidated the reports from various agencies monitoring the situation. Attached is a copy of a Comprehensive Situational Report obtained from the websites of Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysial and Astronomical Services Administration, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, and the Manila International Airport Authority for your reference. We will continually update you of any developments.
Free Scholarship from MFI Polytechnic Institute (Formerly Meralco Foundation) - Pasig Campus November 13, 2019 The MFI Polytechnic Institute, Inc. (formerly Meralco Foundation, Inc.) – Pasig Campus has opened applications for Free Scholarship on its Two-Year Diploma Programs. These programs include, Automation and Mechatronics Technology (30 slots) and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (10 slots).
Invitation to Attend the International Disaster Conference 2019 October 29, 2019 The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) are inviting you to attend the International Disaster Conference 2019 on 21 November 2019 at The Peninsula Manila in Makati City.
Needs Assessment Survey on Air Quality and Local Climate Change Planning October 29, 2019 The League is inviting member cities to answer a quick survey developed by Clean Air Asia, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability-East Asia Secretariat (ICLEI-EAS) to help identify the needs of cities in incorporating air quality in local climate change plans.
2019 Climate Action Summit 2019 Climate Action September 11, 2019 The 2019 Climate Action Summit this 23rd of September will showcase national and local efforts across the globe in responding to the current global climate emergency.
Invitation to the Biggest Mobile App Summit and Expo in the Philippines September 4, 2019 The Office of the Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship, headed by its President and Chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines, Mr. Joey Concepcion, cordially invites city mayors and technical officers to the event called, “SIGN UP: Angat Lahat sa Digital!” on 23 September 2019 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
Invitation to the Industry 4.0 Summit by BusinessWorld September 4, 2019 BusinessWorld is inviting city mayors and technical officers to attend a thought leadership forum called, "Industry 4.0 Summit," which will be held at Shangri-La at the Fort on 09 September 2019.
DBM LBC No.120 - Guidelines on the release and utiliation of the LGSF-AC August 27, 2019 The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) recently issued Local Budget Circular (LBC) No. 120 dated 15 August 2019 prescribing the guidelines on the release and utilization of the Local Government Support Fund – Assistance to Cities (LGSF-AC) under FY 2019 General Appropriations Act (GAA), Republic Act (RA) No. 11260.
Identification of Critical Issues Affecting City Government Administration and Governance August 21, 2019 As articulated during his acceptance speech and in keeping with the essence of democracy, National President and Bacolod City Mayor Bing Leonardia's vision for the League of Cities of the Philippines is for it to be an organization for the cities and by the cities.
Request for Inputs on LCP's Appeal to Expand the Allowed Items under the SEF August 21, 2019 During the 68th National Executive Board meeting, it was unanimously agreed that the LCP will issue a formal appeal to expand the coverage of the Special Education Fund (SEF), allowing local governments to respond more effectively to the distinctive educational needs of their constituents.
Request to exempt LCEs from the Restrictive Provisions of EO No. 77 August 20, 2019 During the 68th General Assembly, LCP Representative for Region X and Tangub City Mayor Jennifer W. Tan presented the background and salient points of Executive Order (EO) No. 77, which prescribes the rules and regulations and rates of expenses and allowances for official local and foreign travels of government personnel
UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women 2018 Call for Proposals December 10, 2018 The United Nations Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence Against Women ('UN Trust Fund') is calling for project proposals under its 22nd grant cycle. The call looks into organizations to fund which can implement projects under the three programmatic areas of its 2015-2020 Strategy:
EOI to become a Pilot City on localizing SDGs for Sustainable Urban Resource Management in Asia August 30, 2018 The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) are inviting interested cities to become a pilot city for the project "Integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into local action in support of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in Asia and the Pacific."
7th UCLG-ASPAC Congress on Innovation-driven Development for Sustainable Cities August 14, 2018 We are pleased to forward the invitation of the United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific for their 7th Congress on Innovation-driven Development for Sustainable Cities slated on 12-15 September 2018 in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Updates on the City Public Spaces Project August 10, 2018 We are pleased to forward a copy of the Status Update on City Public Open Spaces Project sent by the Department of Budget Management
3rd Reading of Senate Bill 1842 Scheduled on 6 August 2018 August 3, 2018 This refers to scheduled 3rd and final reading of Senate Bill 1842 authored by Senator Lacson which seeks to exempt municipalities and cluster of barangays with 250 Million locally-generated income from the population or land area requirements of conversion by amending Section 450 of the Local Government Code of 1991.
Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) on 21- 22 August 2018 in Argentina June 4, 2018 We are pleased to inform you that the Department of Foreign Affairs thru the Department of the Interior and Local Government is inviting Philippine cities to attend the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC), entitled "II Cultural, Tourism and Sustainable Development Meeting of the Network of Cultural Cities of FEALAC Member Countries" on 21-22 August 2018 in the City of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina.
2019 Australia Awards April 26, 2018 The Australia Awards are the international development scholarship program of the Australian Government that aim to develop leadership and build partnerships and enduring linkages between Australia and its partner developing countries including the Philippines
Updates on the Executive Session with DBM Secretary Benjamin Diokno on 1 March 2018 March 2, 2018 Yesterday, 01 March 2018, LCP had a fruitful dialogue with DBM Secretary Ben Diokno with regard to Local Budget Circular No. 116 which sets the guidelines on the utilization of the P2.5 billion pesos assistance to cities for the public spaces program.
2017 National Roll Out on the Formulation of the Local Climate Change Action Plan Training April 10, 2017 The League of Cities of the Philippines in partnership with the Local Climate Change Adaptation for Development (LCCAD) is pleased to invite you to participate at the 2017 National Roll Out on the Formulation of the Local Climate Change Action Plan Training-Workshop. This 3-day workshop is in consonance with President Rodrigo R. Duterte's priority programs to address global warming and impacts of climate change.
13th CBMS - Philippines National Conference February 14, 2017 The 13th Community Based Monitoring System (CBMS) - Philippine National Conference will be held on March 1-3, 2017 at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Survey on Capacity Assessment for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Assessment (CCA/DRRM) November 3, 2016 The United Nations-Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has requested the support of the League of Cities of the Philippines to assess the capacities of City Planning and Development Coordinators (CPDCs) or Technical person in charge with Climate Change Adaptation/Disaster Risk Assessment (CCA/DRRM).
Climate Change Commission Resolution No. 2016-001 August 9, 2016 This refers to the request of the Department of the Interior and Local Government to disseminate to our members a copy of Commission Resolution No. 2016-001 on the Development of a Clear Policy on Coal-Fired Power Plants in Pursuit of Low Carbon Development Pathway for the Philippines, signed by then President Benigno S. Aquino III.
2016 Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) May 13, 2016 The Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Interior and Local Government endorse the invitation from the Foreign Affairs of Guangzhou Municipal People's Government for cities and local government units to submit entries to the 2016 Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) and participate in the 3rd International Conference on Urban Innovation to be held in December 2016.
Dissemination of Memorandum Circular No.93 from the Office of the President April 15, 2016 A Memorandum Circular No. 93, was issued and signed by Executive Secretary Pacquito N. Ochoa, Jr. dated March 3, 2016 entitled "Directing All Government Agencies and Instrumentalities, including Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations, and Encouraging Local Government Units to Extend Support and Participation to the Kabisig Philippine Government Expo 2016"
Guidelines on the Registration of Agricultural and Fisheries Machinery and Equipment by the LGUs February 16, 2016 Pursuant to Sec. 19 of RA 10601 (AFMech Law), the Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate national guidelines and procedures for the registration of agriculture and fisheries machinery by the LGUs, including the collection of registration fees in accordance with the Local Government Code.
Local Authorities Specialist Dispatch Project by Japan CLAIR February 15, 2016 The Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) will be conducting the Local Authorities Specialist Dispatch Project for fiscal year 2016.
Training programs on traffic administration and management February 10, 2016 This refers to the letter from the National Center of Transportation Studies (NCTS) Training Coordinator, Engr. ShielaFlor D. Javier inviting participants to join their training programs.
LCP-ICMA-US State Department call for applications October 13, 2015 Encourage your constituencies/ local employees to apply in the next round of Legislative and Governance and Environmental Sustainability fellowship for Spring 2016.
Solidarity with the Global Urban October celebration from October 5 to October 31 October 2, 2015 The United Nations (UN) Habitat, the UN agency for human settlements and urbanization, is encouraging local governments around the world in the annual Urban October, a global platform where individuals, organizations, and governments can discuss ways to address the challenges of urbanization. For 2015, the Urban October starts on October 5 in time for the World Habitat Day and ends on October 31 in time for the World Cities Day.
Earth Hour 2015 Main Switch Off Event March 19, 2015 Among World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) most successful campaigns is Earth Hour, the largest voluntary movement for the planet. WWF started Earth Hour to engage a mass audience behind the issues facing our planet, and to make a statement that when united we can make a difference.
Forum on asean economic integration September 17, 2014 Enjoining the participation of cities in the forum on asean economic integration: the role of local governments
Free Modular Training for Cities September 30, 2013 Free modular trainings of the foundation for media alternatives (FMA) on electronic violence against women or eVaw