NEWS AND STORIES

Updates IATF-EID Resolution No. 79

Quezon City, 19 October 2020 - Here are the salient provisions of IATF-EID Resolution No. 79

Promoting Interlocal Cooperation in the Manila Bay Master Plan

Quezon City, 19 October 2020 - The League of Cities of the Philippines, together with VNG International, will host a webinar entitled "Promoting Interlocal Cooperation in the Manila Bay Master Plan" this Friday, 23 October 2020.

Liveable Cities Challenge PH: RESILIENCE

Quezon City, 16 October 2020 - In the face of a climate-defined future, Philippine cities and towns are at high risk of the stresses and shocks that stronger, more frequent, and more destructive typhoons will bring about. Natural hazards not only kill, injure, and affect thousands of Filipinos every year; they also destroy homes, livelihoods, and businesses, displace people, and disrupt economic activities.

The Advocate

Quezon City, 16 October 2020 - The Q1-Q2 2020 issue of our official newsletter features the League's mid-year accomplishments including our response to COVID-19.

Urban Resilience Investment Forum 2020

Quezon City, 15 October 2020 - Implementing the #climate ambition remains a challenge for #cities, including accessing funding for their climate action plans during #COVID19. Join UN-Habitat Philippines, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, and Climate Change Commission PH on 30 Oct at 3PM in a virtual event to discuss opportunities for city-level climate-related finance.

LCP President and Bacolod City Mayor Bing Leonardia on the Transition Plan of the SC Mandanas Ruling

Bacolod City, 12 October 2020 - WATCH: LCP National President and Bacolod City Mayor Bing Leonardia presents his reaction to the presentations at the DILG-LGA event called "Philippine Local Governance Reimagined." The mayor highlights the importance of building the capacities of LGUs and giving enough time to prepare and transition to full devolution since cities are not created equal.

Vigan City Mayor Carlo Medina on Ongoing Efforts to Jumpstart Local Economy

Vigan City, 5 October 2020 - WATCH: Full speech of Vigan City Mayor Carlo Medina where he shares ongoing efforts to jumpstart local economy and tourism, such as piloting a tourism circuit in selected sites in Region 1 and Baguio City.

#UrbanResilienceActions During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Quezon City, 29 September 2020 - LOOK: Together with the UN-Habitat Philippines and Climate Change Commission of the Philippines, the League co-organized the "#UrbanResilienceActions During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic" on 29 September 2020 to discuss how cities are acting and/or planning the implementation of their climate change actions during and after the #COVID19 pandemic.

U.S. ICT Solutions in Managing COVID-19

Quezon City, 28 September 2020 - "There is no doubt that smart city development will dominate the local governance agenda in the months ahead and in the years to come. With a global health crisis that requires efficient, surgical actions at the local level, technologies such as those offered by our friends from the U.S. private sector will help keep track of future COVID-19 outbreaks, mitigate the impacts of lockdowns to our residents, sustain operations in city halls, and revive businesses and local economies."

Makati City Mayor Abby Binay for winning a seat at the ICLEI SEA Regional Executive Committee

Quezon City, 28 September 2020 - The League of Cities of the Philippines congratulates Makati City Mayor Abby Binay for winning a seat at the ICLEI Southeast Asia Regional Executive Committee.
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.
 MEMO
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.
 FEATURE CITY