No less than the Philippine President Benigno Simeon Aquino II I himself inducted the new LCP National Executive Board Officers last July 19, 2010 at the Malacanan Palace in Manila.
“The Caravan provides a venue for our city mayors to discuss issues and for the host cities to showcase their local programs and projects. City mayors share with each other programs and projects that have direct impact on their constituencies. With this, we are able to bring out lessons and apply them in our cities as well.”
Despite the Supreme Court (SC) unconstitutional ruling of the conversion of 16 municipalities into cities last November 2008, the ‘League of 16’ filed their motion for reconsideration on December 10, 2008 cutting short the victory of the 120-strong member of the League of Cities.
The League of Cities of the Philippines has its new office address. It is now located at Unit J& K, 7th floor, CyberOne Building, Eastwood, Libis, Quezon City 1610. For further queries, contact the LCP Secretariat at telephone nos. 470-68-37, 470-72-10 (fax).
City in Focus
Located at the crossroads of Central Mindanao, Tacurong City is a melting pot of cultures. The people trace their roots from various parts of the country, particularly the Panay and Negros islands. Aside from the Ilonggos who comprise the bulk of the residents, Tagalogs, Ilocanos, Cebuanos, and Muslims also live in the city.
The peacock in the Puerto Princesa City Logo represents the tandican, the rare bird found only in the forests of Palawan, particularly in the city, and a symbol of pride and courage.
The League of Cities, an organization primarily created for the purpose of promoting and protecting the interests of its 122 member-cities, is currently in need of dynamic individuals for the following positions: