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CUA: LGUS TO BOOST VAXXING FOR ‘MASKLESS’ PH

The national government should work urgently with local government units to improve its booster vaccination numbers to ensure a smooth transition to a “maskless Philippines,”  Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president Dax Cua said. This, after Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., on Monday, approved an executive order that makes the wearing of face masks […]

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CUA TO LGUS: BE ACTIVE IN FIGHT VS DENGUE

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Dax Cua is calling on his fellow local leaders to implement strong measures to prevent the spread of dengue, amid a continued rise in the number of cases of the mosquito-borne disease in the country. “I urge our fellow local leaders to be proactive against dengue. […]

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QUIRINO CELEBRATES PANAGDADAPUN FESTIVAL

The annual Panagdadapun Festival opened in Quirino province with various activities lined up until Sept. 11. The festivity with the theme “I Love Quirino @ 51: A Celebration of Strength, Resiliency and Unity” highlights its people’s unity and resiliency amid the pandemic. “This year’s Panagdadapun has converged villagers from six towns for historical dance performances, […]

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CUA ECHOES CALL TO FAST-TRACK LGU DIGITALIZATION

The president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) and Quirino Gov. Dax Cua echoed the call of Finance Sec. Benjamin Diokno for local government units to fast-track their digitalization efforts to improve economic growth. “Sec. Diokno’s call for LGU digitalization will benefit everybody. I agree with his call, and I would […]

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CUA RE-ELECTED AS ULAP INTERIM PRESIDENT

Quirino Governor Dax Cua has been re-elected as interim president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP). Cua retained the presidency in an election conducted on Thursday, September 1, at the Boracay Function Room of the Edsa Shangri-la Hotel in Mandaluyong City. Cua, who also serves as chair of the LPP, vowed […]

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QUIRINO POISED TO BECOME ‘TECH HUB,’ SAYS CUA

Quirino will soon become a “tech hub province,” said Quirino Governor Dax Cua. “We are deep in preparations to position Quirino as a tech hub province. Sa hinaharap, hindi na itatanong ng mga taga-labas na ‘may signal ba doon’? Hindi lang cellphone signal ang magiging malakas, kundi pati WiFi (connection), at iba’t ibang tech services. […]

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CUA BACKS CALL FOR BETTER FOOD SUPPLY COORDINATION

Quirino Governor Dax Cua urged the national government to immediately draft a plan to operationalize Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s call for local government units to closely coordinate with the administration to ensure the country’s food supply. “We from the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) fully support President Marcos’ call. Tama ang Pangulo, we […]

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CUA BACKS SPECIAL TEAM ON MANDANAS-GARCIA RULING

Quirino Governor Dax Cua on Friday expressed full support for the creation of a special team that would look into issues arising from the implementation of the Supreme Court’s Mandanas-Garcia ruling. “The Mandanas-Garcia ruling is a game-changing decision and it is only natural that we encounter difficulties at the initial stage of its implementation. The […]

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CUA: ULAP BACKS LGU ADVANCE VACCINE PAYMENTS

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) President and Quirino Gov. Dax Cua on Thursday thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for allowing local government units (LGUs) to give COVID-19 vaccine suppliers and manufacturers advance 50% payment, and said the move was a big boost for LGUs working to protect their constituents from the COVID-19 virus. […]

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‘RISE UP LGUS’ LOAN FACILITY TO BOOST LGU COVID-19 RESPONSE – CUA

Local government units (LGUs) now have access to an economic stimulus loan program that aims to provide LGUs with the financial resources necessary to fund LGU-led local economic development programs that intend to provide economic opportunities for Filipinos in the provinces amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This is according to the Union of Local […]