Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines

The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines, was officially formed a few weeks after September 3, 1998. The group serves as an avenue for local government officials in the Philippines (governors, mayors, councilors, etc.) to discuss relevant national and local issues; and advocate their position and the voice of their constituents regarding these issues. Charter Change for example is one advocacy of ULAP.

[Executive Order No. 351] August 17, 2004

RECOGNIZING THE UNION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES (ULAP) AS THE UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION OF ALL THE LEAGUES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUS) AND LEAGUES AND FEDERATIONS OF LOCAL ELECTIVE AND APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS

WHEREAS, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) was formed in 1998 as the umbrella organization of all leagues of local government units (LGUs) and leagues and federations of local elective and appointive officials;

WHEREAS, in order to carry out its purposes and mandate, there is a need to recognize ULAP as the umbrella organization of all its members, to further strengthen its vital role as a major stakeholder in nation building.