NEWS AND STORIES

Empowering Lamitan City's local Yakan weavers through ICT

Lamitan City, 29 October 2019 - For the past two years, Lamitan City has been educating its constituents through the use of information, communication, and technology (ICT). This 6th class city located in the province of Basilan in southern Philippines did not let limited resources hamper its goal of bridging education to its people through the use of computers and the internet.

Growing in Circles: Climate-Ready, Resilient, Resource-Efficient, and Equitable Cities

Quezon City, 24 October 2019 - The League of Cities of the Philippines is proud to present a key output of its partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to promote a more wholistic approach to the concept of resource efficiency in Philippine cities.

2019 SGLG City Government Awardees

Quezon City, 18 October 2019 - Congratulations to all cities who have been awarded the Seal of Good Local Governance for 2019. Keep up the good work!

Zamboanga LGU Offers Gender Sensitivity Training to Newly Hired and Promoted Employees

Zamboanga City, 17 October 2019 - Known as Asia’s Latin City, Zamboanga City is strategically nestled in the southern part of Zamboanga Peninsula and serves as the region’s financial and commercial capital. Categorized as a highly urbanized city, it has a total land area of 145,327.02 Hectares and is home to almost 900,000 residents.

The 2016-2019 LCP Triennial Accomplishment Report

Quezon City, 5 October 2019 - We are pleased to share to the public the 2016-2019 LCP Triennial Accomplishment Report, a document that summarizes the achievements of the League in meeting the goals set forth by our members in the 2016-2019 LCP Strategic Plan.

LCP launches its Canadian Embassy-funded project promoting gender and development in cities

Davao City, 4 October 2019 - The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) recently held its 69th National Executive Board (NEB) meeting last 27 September 2019 at the Dusit D2 Hotel in Davao City. Led by LCP National Chairperson and Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella, the NEB meeting gathered city mayors to provide them with updates on the activities of the LCP through its Secretariat.

President Duterte Open to Exploring Options for Early Implementation of Mandanas Decision

Davao City, 28 September 2019 - City mayors expressed their gratitude to President Duterte following the latter’s announcement that he is exploring options for local governments to immediately avail their share of the national revenue as ruled by the Supreme Court in the petition filed by Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas.

Successful Dialogue with City Mayors and DBM Secretary Avisado Organized

Quezon City, 6 September 2019 - The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP), headed by its National President and Bacolod City Mayor Bing Leonardia, had a fruitful dialogue with Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Wendel E. Avisado on pressing issues confronting city governments today.

City Mayors Appeal for the Immediate Implementation of SC Ruling on LGU Share in National Taxes

Quezon City, 2 September 2019 - The official association of city mayors in the country urged the national government to release this year the "just share" of local governments in all national taxes, thereby expanding the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of LGUs.

Support to DILG MC Calling for the Clearing of Roads from Illegal Structures & Constructions

Quezon City, 28 August 2019 - The League of Cities of the Philippines fullysupportss the implementation of DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2019-121, which calls for the clearing of roads from illegal structures and constructions across the country.
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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