Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines

Name

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines

Legal name

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines

Website

https://ulap.net.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mandaluyong City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ULAP is the umbrella organization of all Philippine leagues of local government units (LGUs) and locally elected officials. It convenes and represents member leagues before national and sub-national policy and program committees, provides policy advocacy, capacity-building programs, and publishes knowledge products including white papers, position papers, board resolutions, newsletters, primers, and post-activity reports. Its offerings support local autonomy, devolution implementation, and stronger intergovernmental coordination across provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays.

Product overview

The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) is an umbrella governance organization, not a software product company. Its offerings consist of advocacy and knowledge-sharing services including Knowledge Products and Reports (white papers, research reports, primers), Position Papers on legislation, Board Resolutions, Newsletters (including the ULAP Digital Bulletin), Press Releases, Videos (including the Health Policy Tube series), and the BSKE 2023 Primer. These products serve to support local government units through research, policy advocacy, and information dissemination rather than offering a technology platform or software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Knowledge Products and Reports White papers, research reports, primers, and post-activity narrative reports on topics such as LGU development funding, sustainable development goals, financial inclusion, smart cities, and local governance matters, made available to local government units and the public.
• Position Papers Official position statements and advocacy documents on national legislation and policies affecting local government units, including positions on the Local Government Code, disaster risk reduction, health, and fiscal matters.
• Board Resolutions Official resolutions passed by ULAP's National Executive Board covering organizational matters, partnerships, budgets, and policy positions.
• Newsletters (ULAP Digital Bulletin) Periodic digital bulletins and newsletters providing updates on ULAP activities, member news, and governance developments to member LGUs and stakeholders.
• Press Releases Official statements and news releases from ULAP on governance issues, member announcements, and policy advocacy.
• BSKE 2023 Primer A guide providing essential information on the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections for 2023, covering candidate qualifications, voter registration, and important dates, released in partnership with the Commission on Elections.
• ULAP Convergence Series Reports summarizing insights and discussions from forums organized by ULAP on topics such as local public transportation empowerment, featuring collaboration with government officials and stakeholders.
• Videos (Health Policy Tube series and event coverage) Video content covering ULAP events, programs, and educational series including the Health Policy Tube series and coverage of LGU lending programs.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and notable.

• Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner for local governance initiatives; co-organizer of Local Governance Summit 2024; partner in devolution policy discussions and implementation
• United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerULAP President serves as UCLG ASPAC President, providing international representation for Philippine LGUs and participation in global local governance networks
• The Asia FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple partnerships including DRRM financing for local governance, Residential Free Patent Act Campaign, Open Government Partnership projects, and Convergence Series on local transportation
• Australian Embassy in the PhilippinesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporter of ULAP Convergence Series on Empowering LGUs for Improved Local Public Transportation
• Landbank of the PhilippinesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRISE UP LGUs Lending Program partnership; authorized representatives designated for LBP Weaccess Facility
• Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz PhilippinesnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed to boost PET recycling under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law
• Zuellig Family FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner162-52 Coalition partnership for health governance; Writ of Kalusugan Research and Strategy Partnership
• Ateneo de Manila University Department of Political SciencenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOA for Capacity Development for Evidence-Informed Policy Making in Subnational Government Level
• Microsoft PhilippinesnotableTechnology or IntegrationDeveloping Proofs of Concept: ICTs in Local Governance project; partnership for technology-based innovation platforms
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject on Strengthening Local Governance Through Improved Basic Service Delivery with DILG
• Ayala Foundation, Inc.notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerText2Teach Mainstreaming Program partnership with Microsoft Philippines, Globe Telecom, DepEd, and DILG; Health Policy Tube series with ACCESS Health International
• HIVOS-Making All Voices CountnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject grants for technology-based innovation platforms at provincial level and transparency in extractive industries
• League of Provinces of the PhilippinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember league; joint initiative for collection of membership dues
• League of Cities of the PhilippinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember league; joint initiative for collection of membership dues

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG): The global umbrella organization for cities and local governments, with which ULAP has direct ties through UCLG ASPAC. It is the global-scale analog of ULAP's national convening role, making it the closest structural peer despite operating at a different geographic level.
• Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR): Represents Sweden's municipalities and regions with a strong capacity-building and international cooperation mandate. Comparable as a mature, well-resourced local government association with international development programs.

Direct peers

• UCLG ASPAC: Asia-Pacific regional section of UCLG. ULAP's president currently serves as UCLG ASPAC president, making this the most direct institutional peer in the local government association space within the same region.
• Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF): Commonwealth-wide local government association supporting capacity building across 50+ countries including the Philippines. Highly comparable in mission, membership model, and partnership-driven funding approach.
• National League of Cities (NLC): U.S.-based umbrella association representing municipal governments through advocacy, capacity building, and federal-local coordination. Most comparable international peer to ULAP in terms of mission, structure, and member-based funding model.
• National Association of Counties (NACo): U.S. association representing county governments through advocacy, training, and partnership programs. Comparable in advocacy-driven, membership-funded model targeting sub-national elected officials.
• Local Government Association (LGA) UK: National membership body for English and Welsh local authorities, providing advocacy, policy support, and capacity building. A mature analog of ULAP operating in a more devolved governance environment.
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM): National voice of Canadian municipal governments, providing advocacy, training, and international cooperation programs. Comparable in scope of services to ULAP, particularly its international development work.

Regional players

• Japan Association of City Mayors (全国市長会): National association of Japanese city mayors providing policy advocacy and capacity building. Comparable in formal recognition and convening role, though operating in a different national governance context.
• Australian Local Government Association (ALGA): National peak body for Australian local government, operating in a different geography but with strong international cooperation programs in the Asia-Pacific that overlap with ULAP's mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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