Month: June 2025

Mayor Belen Fernandez of Dagupan: Creating Positive Impact for Local People

Mayor Belen Fernandez of Dagupan City, Philippines, has led Dagupenos for almost 10 years. Mayor Belen once stated that her leadership is centred around creating positive impacts on the lives of local people. Mayor Belen has turned her words into actions that have brought her a long list of awards and accomplishments recognised by many. …

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The First Session of the 2025 UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau: Key Highlights

June 9 – 12, 2025 | Boracay – UCLG ASPAC held the First Session of the 2025 Executive Bureau Meeting in Boracay, Aklan Province, Philippines. The event, held under the theme “The Integrated Coastal Management (ICM): Promoting Blue Economy for Sustainable Development,” gathered over 150 delegates from more than 40 local governments and institutions across …

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Local Governments’ Roles in Integrating Human Rights into Local Policies: Insights from the 10th World Human Rights Cities Forum 2025

May 2025 | Gwangju – UCLG ASPAC was invited by Gwangju, its active member, to once again ignite the spirit of cities and local governments to continuously uphold human dignity through the flagship programme 10th World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF) 2025. Held under the theme “Peace and Solidarity: Human Rights Cities Acting for Conflict …

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The 9th ASEAN Entities Forum 2025: Localising the Vision, Realising an Inclusive and Sustainable Future

June 18, 2025 | The ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF) Secretariat was invited to the ASEAN Entities Forum 2025 to align with the 20-year ASEAN roadmap toward a resilient, inclusive, and people-centred ASEAN. The Forum brought together ASEAN-accredited institutions, such as AMGF, think tanks, and socio-cultural networks, to explore how their work can contribute …

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Guangzhou #3 Project Launch: Hydroponic Garden, Sustainable Solution for Local Communities

June 11, 2025 | Boracay – UCLG ASPAC, together with the Provincial Government of Aklan, and the Local Government Unit of Malay, inaugurated the Hydroponic Garden Project, the third collaborative programme funded by the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government at Balabag Elementary School, Philippines. The project focuses on integrating sustainability into the core of the education …

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