DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Duterte has expressed support for city mayors who ensure delivery of appropriate government services to their constituents. Duterte issued the statement during the 69th national executive board meeting of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) at a hotel here the other night. Duterte said he knows the concerns of the local executives as he was mayor of Davao City for over 23 years before he became President in 2016. LMP electionMeanwhile, Mayor Chavit Singson of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur wants to be national president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP). Singson is seeking the top post of the LMP, which is composed more than 1,400 town mayors in the country.

Source: Philippine Star September 28, 2019 16:41 UTC