Loan Project Financing by the Municipal Development Fund Office (MDFO)

Quezon City, 24 January 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.

Taal Volcano Comprehensive Situational Report

Quezon City, 14 January 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

Quezon City, 13 November 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

Quezon City, 29 October 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

Quezon City, 29 October 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

, 11 September 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

, 4 September 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

, 4 September 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

, 27 August 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

, 20 August 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.