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LCP COVID-19 Assistance Team

Quezon City, 14 March 2020 - We are in the State of Public Health Emergency and for sure, as chief executives, we are all concerned and focused on how to prevent and fight this COVID-19.

Call for Submission of Requirements for the FY 2020 LGSF-AC (Green, Green, Green Program)

Quezon City, 4 March 2020 - Please be informed that the Department of Budget and Management has issued on 17 February 2020 Local Budget Circular (LBC) No. 123 which prescribes the guidelines for the release and utilization of the Local Government Support Fund - Assistance to Cities (LGSF-AC) included in the General Appropriations Act FY 2020.

Invitation to Conduct Local Earth Hour 2020 Events

Quezon City, 3 March 2020 - In support of the Earth Hour Celebration of the World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF-Philippines) on 28 March 2020

Status of the 2019 Local Government Support Fund-Assistance to Cities or Green, Green, Green Program

Quezon City, 21 February 2020 - On 17 January 2020, the League wrote to the Department of Budget and Management to request for the status of the implementation of the 2019 Local Government Support Fund Assistance to Cities (LGSF-AC). As an update and according to the DBM response letter that our office received on 5 February 2020, cities are in various stages of obtaining their 2019 allocation:

Blocking of Date for the 70th NEB Meeting (EXPANDED) on 11 March 2020

Quezon City, 11 February 2020 - We are pleased to inform you that our 70th National Executive Board Meeting (EXPANDED) has been rescheduled to 11 March 2020, Wednesday at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Pasay City.

Letter from the DoF on Various Financing Options for LGUs

Quezon City, 4 February 2020 - On 29 January 2020, our National President met with the Department of Budget and Management Secretary Wendel E. Avisado to follow-up on the status of the Green, Green, Green Program, and the updated guidelines on the utilization of the 20\% development fund and the Special Education Fund.

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.

Humanitarian and Monetary Assistance to LGUs Affected by the Eruption of Taal Volcano

Quezon City, 16 January 2020 - Following the evacuation of residents in the province of Batangas and the damage to property, livestock, and agriculture brought about by the eruption of Taal Volcano, you may coordinate donations and/or humanitarian assistance with the following contact persons from the affected LGUs:

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).
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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