2016 LCP Triennial Accomplishment Report - - 2019 League of Cities of the Philippines Address 7th Floor, Units J & K, Cyber One Building 11 Eastwood Avenue, Bagumbayan Quezon City, Philippines 1110 Email [email protected] Online www.lcp.org.ph www.facebook.com/PHcities LCP Triennial Accomplishment Report: 2016-2019 Our Vision An inclusive partnership of Philippine cities that are engines of growth for promoting vibrant communities and best government practices Our Mission Voice To engage cities for a unified voice and action that will seize opportunities for sustainable development and provide solutions to challenges affecting the effectiveness and efficiency of local government units Bridge To serve as the leading bridge between development partners and cities so that cities have access to resources and potential partnerships in the fields of health, education, tourism, livelihood, environmental concerns, spatial form and its infrastructure and governance Capacity Builder To help LGUs develop innovative and high performing organizations that better serve the interests of their constituencies Our Values Ethical leadership Citizen empowerment Excellence Synergy in leadership Innovation 1 LCP ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT: 2016-2019 LCP ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT: 2016-2019 2 The LCP 2016-2019 National Executive Board Mayor Ma. Laarni L. Cayetano Mayor Joseph R. Peñas Mayor Jesry T. Palmares Mayor Oscar G. Malapitan Mayor Christian D. Natividad Taguig City Digos City Passi City Caloocan City Malolos City National Chairman Deputy Sec. Gen. for Mindanao Regional Rep. for Region VI Public Relations Officer (PRO) Focal Mayor for Housing and Urban Development Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera Mayor Marcelino R. Teodoro Mayor Agustin Ernesto G. Bascon Mayor Rolen C. Paulino General Santos City Marikina City Himamaylan City Olongapo City Mayor Cielo Krisel Lagman-Luistro National Vice Chairman Deputy Sec. Gen. for NCR Regional Rep. for Negros Island Deputy PRO for Luzon Tabaco City Focal Mayor for Education Mayor Edgardo D. Pamintuan Mayor Antonio A. Ferrer Mayor John Geesnell L. Yap II Mayor Paz C. Radaza Angeles City General Trias City Tagbilaran City Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Joseph S. Tan National President Treasurer Regional Rep. for Region VII Deputy PRO for Visayas Santiago City Focal Mayor for Infrastructure Mayor Allan L. Rellon Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan Mayor Nacional V. Mercado Mayor Azucena P. Huervas Development Tagum City Baguio City Maasin City Valencia City Executive Vice President Regional Rep. for CAR Regional Rep. for Region VIII Deputy PRO for Mindanao Mayor Lina O. Montilla Tacurong City Mayor Amadeo G. E. Perez IV Mayor Juan Carlo S. Medina Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar Mayor Edwin L. Olivarez Focal Mayor for Gender and Urdaneta City Vigan City Zamboanga City Parañaque City Development Vice President for Luzon Regional Rep. for Region I Regional Rep. for Region IX Deputy PRO for NCR Mayor Felipe B. Remollo Mayor Bernard Faustino M. Dy Mayor Philip T. Tan Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron Dumaguete City Cauayan City Tangub City Puerto Princesa City Vice President for Visayas Regional Rep. for Region II Regional Rep. for Region X Auditor Mayor Marie L. Guingona Mayor Nestor L. Alvarez Mayor Al David T. Uy Mayor Noel E. Rosal Gingoog City Science City of Muñoz Island Garden City of Samal Legazpi City Vice President for Mindanao Regional Rep. for Region III Regional Rep. for Region XI Focal Mayor for Environment, Climate Change, and DRRM Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi Mayor Antonino G. Calixto Mayor Peter B. Miguel Muntinlupa City Pasay City Koronadal City Mayor Nicepuro L. Apura Vice President for NCR Regional Rep. for NCR Regional Rep. for Region XII Carcar City Focal Mayor for SDGs Mayor Francis S. Garcia Mayor Antonio C. Halili† Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas Balanga City Tanauan City Surigao City Mayor Patrick G. Escalante Secretary General (Sec. Gen.) Regional Rep. for Region IV-A Regional Rep. for Caraga Region Cadiz City Focal Mayor for Health Mayor Justin Marc SB Chipeco Mayor Arnan C. Panaligan Mayor Rosita U. Furigay Calamba City Calapan City Lamitan City Mayor Majul Usman Gandamra Deputy Sec. Gen. for Luzon Regional Rep. for Region IV-B Regional Rep. for ARMM Islamic City of Marawi Focal Mayor for Muslim Affairs Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia Mayor Madel Y. Alfelor-Gazmen Mayor Sally A. Lee Bacolod City Iriga City Sorsogon City Deputy Sec. Gen. for Visayas Regional Rep. for Region V Women’s Sector Representative 3 LCP ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT: 2016-2019 LCP ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT: 2016-2019 4 The LCP Secretariat Table of Contents Atty. Shereen Gail C. Yu-Pamintuan Foreword 5 Internal Processes Perspective 37 Executive Director Improving Communications 38 Chairperson’s Desk 6 Maintaining an Online Presence 38 Policy, Programs, and Projects Administrative and Finance Technical Revival of The Advocate 39 Department Department Advisors Introduction 7 The City Database as a Communication Platform 39 Ma. Veronica C. Hitosis Ilyne Rose M. De Castro Anna Maria Socorro M. Abalahin Stakeholder Perspective 9 Recalibrating Systems for Efficiency 39 Deputy Executive Director for Policy, Finance, Property, and Logistics Technical Advisor for Programs and High Membership Engagement 10 LCP Milestone: Amending the League’s Programs, and Projects Officer Projects Enhancing LCP Meetings and Assemblies 10 Charter 40 Supporting Malacañang’s Socioeconomic Alvidon F. Asis Felisa C. Deogracias Danilo A. Consumido Agenda 11 Learning & Growth Perspective 41 Program Officer for Environment Records and Documentation Officer Technical Advisor for Communications LCP Milestone: Stronger Together at 30: Broadened Training and Continuing Celebrating the League’s 30th Founding Education 42 Soleil Erika C. Manzano Mary Joy S.J. Payumo Ma. Teresa C. Orbita Anniversary 12 Knowledge Exchange Platforms 42 Program Officer for Special Projects Administrative and Human Resource Technical Advisor for Membership Influencing Policy Decisions Affecting Cities 13 Training for the Secretariat Staff 43 Officer Services Fiscal Autonomy 14 LCP Milestone: Promoting Local Fidel D. Pamintuan Inter-LGU Cooperation (ILC) 15 Environmental Leadership through Program Officer for Advocacy, Roman V. Llanera, Jr. Rule-Based Local Government Supervision 15 the International River Summit 45 Marketing, and Networking Finance and Accounting Clerk LCP Milestone: Adopting Concerted Measures Developing Innovative Capabilities of Against Abrupt City Conversion 16 Members 46 Broderick S. Sapnu Ray T. Paduano Health and Social Justice 17 LCP Milestone: The UNAIDS Fast-Track Cities Program Officer for Management Administrative Assistant Environmental Governance 18 Project 48 Information Systems More Policy Stances 18 LCP Milestone: The LCP City Database Project 51 Roberto S. Bandin, Jr. LCP Milestone: Federalism and Consitutional Aligned Organizational Culture 52 Segfrey D. Gonzales Ariel L. Padilla Reform 19 Junior Policy Officer Driver Mechanics Maximizing Resources through Partnerships Way Forward 53 and Networking 21 April Deevian B. Mosquera Randy A. Labutap Formal Partnership Arrangements 21 Annexes 54 Rosylvia May T. Tolosa Utility Personnel Memberships in Functional Groups 22 LCP 2016-2019 Strategic Plan 55 Junior Program Officers Participation in Networking Platforms 23 LCP Meetings and Assemblies 58 LCP Milestone: Mediating National and Compilation of LCP’s Legislative Positions 60 Maher Taug T. Usman Local Collaborations: the Green, Green, Green Financial Assistance to Member Cities 64 Teach for the Philippines Alumni Program 25 Breakdown of Sponsorships 65 Ambassador, Intern Cities Helping Cities 27 Calendar of International Events 66 Financial Assistance 27 Bangon Marawi 28 Harnessing Data for Inter-city Cooperation 28 LCP Milestone: An Amplified Voice for ASEAN Cities 29 Financial Perspective 31 Collection Efficiency 32 Transparency and Accountability 32 Other Funds 33 5 LCP ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT: 2016-2019 LCP ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT: 2016-2019 6 Foreword Chairperson’s Desk Three years is so short a time evidenced by the adoption of ASEAN Mayors Forum, the 4th It has been a banner three-year (2016-19) period for to talk about legacy. Legacies three global commitments, namely International River Summit, among the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP). are built over time. the UN Sustainable Development many other activities; and Goals, the New Urban Agenda, Our organization has become more united and active than ever. The Nonetheless, the three years we and the Paris Agreement; and » We revitalized our members, feeling of belongingness among our members has been most felt. The have served as President of the and gave a much-needed tribute relevance of the LCP as both sounding board and active advocate of the League of Cities of the Philippines » The global attention on the gaps and recognition to our past concerns and issues of the city mayors has never been as concrete. (LCP) have registered some, may in capacities and finite resources leaders for the first time since the I say, significant achievements of local governments amidst inception of the League, during In both national and international arena, we made our presence strongly felt.