NEWS AND STORIES

LCP Prexy to attend 2nd Round of Peace Talks

Angeles City, 2 October 2016 - League of Cities of the Philippines President and Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan is set to leave for Oslo, Norway on Wednesday, 5 October 2016, to attend the second round of peace negotiation between the Government Peace Panel and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines.

We are Ready for Peace

Angeles City, 26 September 2016 - The peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines was virtually on a standstill during the administration of former President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino. Like it or not, this was because some of the appointed negotiators operated on the framework of "peace" based on the surrender of arms of the revolutionaries, and not on the political settlement founded on the resolution of the root causes of the armed conflict.

LCP saddened on the passing of Cotabato City Mayor Japal "Jojo" J. Guiani, Jr's. passing

Quezon City, 25 September 2016 - We, from the League of Cities of the Philippines, are deeply saddened by the news of our esteemed member and dear colleague, COTABATO CITY MAYOR JAPAL "JOJO" J. GUIANI, JR's. passing.

Peace adviser and LCP prexy threaten to file case vs GMA 7 and reporter

Manila, 12 September 2016 - Manila. - League of Cities of the Philippines National President and GRP Peace Panel Adviser Edgardo Pamintuan, Mayor of Angeles City, has threatened to file a formal case against television and radio network GMA 7 and its reporter Jessica Bartolome for publishing a "wrong and very dangerous and damaging report."

Mayor Edgardo D. Pamintuan's Statement on the Isabela and Nueva Ecija Killings of Peasant Leaders

Angeles City, 9 September 2016 - As the adviser of the GPH Peace Panel representing Local Government Units and as the President of the League of Cities of the Philippines, I am condemning the recent killings of peasant leaders in Isabela and Nueva Ecija.

Peace Talks

Angeles City, 20 August 2016 - I am humbled by the opportunity to represent the local government units in the coming peace negotiations with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines in Oslo, Norway.

Balanga City joins Project i4J

Balanga City, 18 August 2016 - Balanga City. On 15 August 2016, the City Government of Balanga joins Project i4J, a project that aims to promote local government units (LGUs) as sustainable networks for integrity and business and investment promotion.

LCP Statement on the Peace Talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP)

Quezon City, 16 August 2016 - The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) expresses its full support to the resumption of the peace negotiations with all armed groups in the country including the Communist Party of the Philippines/New People's Army/National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP).

Statement of the new LCP President on named officials linked to drugs

Quezon City, 7 August 2016 - As President of the League of Cities of the Philippines and Mayor of Angeles City, I am fully supporting the President's actions in this unrelenting campaign and all-out war to eliminate the illegal drug menace. This is both our passion and part of our campaign promise, and we shall fulfill this promise.

Congratulations for a job well done

Quezon City, 26 May 2016 - As the National President for the League, my vote of thanks goes to this distinct group of local leaders who have dedicated themselves to improving and forming this organization the premier League of local government units! I would like to thank them for the dedication and efforts in magnifying the relevance of the League to its members.
Granting Authority to make Advance Payments for the Procurement of COVID-19 Vaccines
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LOOK: Memorandum Order No. 51 signed by President Duterte granting the national government and local government units (LGUs) authority to make advance payments exceeding the 15\% limit for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines.
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The Q1-Q2 2020 issue of our official newsletter features the League's mid-year accomplishments including our response to COVID-19.
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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.
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