GOVERNOR'S DIRECTORY

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PATH-BREAKING BOOK, RUNNING A BUREAUCRACY IS NOW OUT.

Running A Bureaucracy: A Guidebook for Local Government Unit Administrators, Other Public Managers, and Elected Officials is now available at all Powerbooks outlets at P750, and soon at select National Bookstore branches. Copies are also available at the UP Press and UP-NCPAG Publication center, Diliman, Quezon City and at the Provincial Capitol Building, City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan. For inquiries and orders, email: runningabureaucracy@gmail.com or text/call 0928-508-1361. Pre-paid orders get free delivery. Order forms and other information are available as www.lguadministrators.com.

LPP 2008 YEAR END REPORT
by GOV. LORETO LEO S. OCAMPOS
National President

THE YEAR THAT WAS…

The year 2008 once again gave the League of Provinces opportunities to assert its collective resolve in ensuring the stability of Philippine democracy while actively pursuing direct actions in the furtherance of sustainable countryside development.

The economic losses brought about by natural and man-made disasters that wrought havoc to the provinces the past year were just temporary setbacks that tested the mettle of the governors and the League to respond and implement effective interventions for immediate rehabilitation towards normalcy of the lives of the people affected.

There were also several attempts from various sectors of government to undermine decentralization. Our collective vigilance coupled with prompt and decisive actions thwarted these re-centralization coups. True to our dictum, the League of Provinces has proven once again its role as the premier vanguard for local governments and effectively protected the gains of 18 years of local autonomy. (Click here to see the full story )

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE: A VISION OF TOMORROW

by GOV. JOSE ANTONIO N. CARRION
Province of Marinduque
(Part 1 of 3 parts)

Last year, on the same occasion and on the same place, upon the invitation of this honorable body, I presented my Program of Government discussing even to the very last detail each and every project falling under each program for each development sector; on the thought that by doing so, I will be able to convince everyone of you that my Development Vision is indeed for real – not one borne out of a desire to impress and create political propaganda; aimed at gaining more popularity, and improving my image of leadership and personality. (Click here to see the full story )

Quezon Governor Raffy Nantes hosts the Governors’ Dinner Fellowship.

OTHER NEWS: Quezon Governor Raffy Nantes hosts dinner fellowship Perez delivers 1st State of the Region Address Highlights agriculture and tourism 50 USWAG GK Houses officially turned-over GK National as guest Photo Releases