NEWS AND STORIES

League of Cities Celebrates Women's Month with Culminating Activity on Gender Project

Quezon City, 11 March 2021 - In time for the International Women's Month, a total of 96 cities, represented by 13 city mayors and 167 local government officers tuned in to the closing ceremony of the "Promoting Gender and Development (GAD) Advocacy in Philippine Cities through Establishment and Strengthening of GAD Focal Point Systems (GFPS) Project," a two-year project implemented by the League of Cities of the Philippines and supported by the Embassy of Canada Philippines through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives.

Statement of the LCP on the Killing of Calbayog City Mayor Ronaldo A

Quezon City, 8 March 2021 - The 146-strong League of Cities of the Philippines condemns in the strongest possible terms the brutal murder by ambush of Calbayog City Mayor Ronaldo P. Aquino on 08 March 2021. This cowardly act executed in broad daylight is a sobering call for vigilance and a cry for absolute peace and order.

Supporting the women's collective of Tangub City

Tangub City, 6 March 2021 - Known as the Christmas Symbol Capital of the Philippines, Tangub is a thriving city located in Misamis Occidental and is now becoming known for its notable programs on education and women's welfare. Led by City Mayor Jennifer Tan, Tangub City has demonstrated how recognizing women's involvement in community activities is vital in maintaining their active participation in the local government's programs.

City of San Fernando: Towards people-centered governance through gender responsiveness

San Fernando City, La Union, 5 March 2021 - The City of San Fernando's distinct approach in promoting gender responsiveness in the city can be seen in the prioritization and institutionalization of policies and structures within the city government. Aligned with the people-centered governance of City Mayor Hermenigildo Gualberto, the city's accomplishments on gender and development (GAD) are continuously being expanded to respond to the needs of its citizens.

General Santos City: efficient data collection towards gender-responsiveness

General Santos City, 4 March 2021 - Collection of data has always been a big and challenging task for local governments. With the multitude of indicators and data sources, significant amount of time and resources are required to be able to analyze and put data into use in further improving the lives of people. The City of General Santos came up with a strategy for its efficient gender data collection.

Cities Discuss Good Practices in Maximizing Local Resources for Public Education

Quezon City, 3 March 2021 - City officials and public education stakeholders from the cities of Iloilo and Roxas tuned in to the presentations from Quezon City (QC) and San Fernando City, La Union recently to learn about allocating resources to support the implementation of the Department of Education's (DepEd) Basic-Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP).

Alaminos City's Barangay Health Worker Information System (BHWIS)

Alaminos City, 3 March 2021 - As Philippine cities are beginning to be threatened by COVID-19, the City of Alaminos was quick to act in ensuring that the city government is prepared in its response. From realigning funds to be allocated for the procurement of relief packs for the prioritized sectors, it was also able to monitor its population and the probable transmission of the virus particularly coming from returning residents and locally stranded individuals (LSIs).

Learning from Tagum City's transformative leadership in gender and development

Tagum City, 1 March 2021 - While other local governments struggle to convene their local Gender and Development (GAD) mechanisms, the City of Tagum has devised an effective way for its GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) to regularly assemble.

Quezon City: pioneer in promoting gender equality in local governance

Quezon City, 26 February 2021 - For many years now, the Quezon City Government has been paving the way for local governments in advocating for gender equality as translated in its policies and programs. Having established its Gender and Development (GAD) Office as early as 2001, the city has already been on a long journey towards improving the lives of its constituents across genders.

Congratulations Mayor Vico!

Quezon City, 25 February 2021 - The League of Cities of the Philippines is proud of Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto for being named one of the 12 International Anticorruption Champions by the U.S. State Department.
Granting Authority to make Advance Payments for the Procurement of COVID-19 Vaccines
February 19, 2021
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.
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.
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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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