League of Provinces of The Philippines - Powers, Functions, and Duties

Powers, Functions, and Duties

Section 504 of the Local Government Code of 1991 outlines the following powers, functions and duties of the League:

• Assist the national government in the formulation and implementation of the policies, programs and projects affecting provinces as a whole
• Promote local autonomy at the provincial level
• Adopt measures for the promotion of the welfare of all provinces and its officials and employees
• Encourage peoples participation in local government administration in order to promote united and concerted action for the attainment of countrywide development goals;
• Supplement the efforts of the national government in creating opportunities for gainful employment within the province
• Give priority to programs designed for the total development of the provinces in consonance with the policies, programs and projects of the national government
• Serve as a forum for crystallizing and expressing ideas, seeking the necessary assistance of the national government and providing the private sector avenues for cooperation in the promotion of the welfare of the provinces
• Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as the league may prescribe for the welfare of the provinces and metropolitan political subdivisions.