PBBM to attend DILG, united nations mayors’ forum
A FORUM designed to empower local government units (LGUs) as allies of the government will be held in Manila with no less than President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leading the event.
President Marcos will be joined by Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos along with mayors from cities and municipalities in the country as well as national government officials, United Nations representatives, and international experts tomorrow at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Quezon City.
The event dubbed “Philippine Mayors Forum” is in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
According to Abalos, the forum is also aimed at highlighting the vital role that LGUs play in the attainment of the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Aside from empowering LGUs as government allies, it also emphasizes the LGUs’ critical contribution to the implementation of SDGs towards achieving the “Ambisyon Natin 2040”.
“The country remains committed to achieving the 2030 agenda and its SDGs. We recognize that our local leaders play a critical role in achieving the SDGs toward inclusive and sustainable development,” Abalos said.
