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ELAA

Endorsement of Leagues and Associations’ Activities

A digital endorsement framework for league and association activities, supported by a transparent multi-level validation workflow. Review the process, prepare all applicable requirements, and submit the required documents for endorsement.

Process flow chart

Endorsement of Leagues and Associations’ Activities

Based on RO 2026-040 and DILG RO V Memorandum dated May 30, 2017, including minimum requirements for Lakbay-Aral and benchmarking activities.

  1. 1

    Submission of Request

    The requesting league or association submits the core requirements and any additional documents applicable to its activity.

    • Written request for endorsement
    • Activity design signed by the highest official, stating rationale, objectives, target participants, venue and schedule, registration fee, and budgetary requirements
    • Program or session guide
    • List of resource persons
    • For Lakbay-Aral or benchmarking: approved itinerary, travel orders, host confirmation, official participant list, league resolution if applicable, C/MLGOO CapDev-alignment certification, and officer-in-charge designation if applicable
    • For new associations: certified true copy of the MOA, Articles of Incorporation, or By-laws
  2. 2

    Initial Review

    The receiving office checks completeness and validates CapDev alignment.

  3. 3

    Substantive Review

    The request is evaluated for compliance and relevance.

  4. 4

    Final Review and Authority Determination

    The Regional Office validates compliance and determines the proper scope of authority.

  5. 5

    Elevation to Central Office (If Applicable)

    For requests beyond delegated authority, the Regional Office prepares the endorsement and transmittal for DILG Central Office review and appropriate action.

  6. 6

    Issuance of Endorsement

    The endorsement is issued by the Provincial Director, Regional Director, or Central Office when elevated, and may include recommended benchmark LGUs or sites.

  7. 7

    Client Satisfaction Survey

    After issuance and completion, the requesting LGU, league, or association evaluates the quality, efficiency, and responsiveness of the service provided.

Important guidance

Notes

Confirm which classification applies to your organization before preparing the endorsement package.

  1. 1

    Leagues of LGUs

    These include the Liga ng mga Barangay, League of Municipalities of the Philippines, League of Cities of the Philippines, and League of Provinces of the Philippines. Other leagues, associations, partnerships, or LGU cooperations may request endorsement provided a duly certified copy of their MOA, incorporation document, or partnership agreement is furnished to the office.

  2. 2

    Leagues of local officials

    These include the Philippine Councilors’ League, Vice Mayors’ League, and Sangguniang Kabataan Federation. Other leagues or associations of elective or appointive local officials must submit a duly certified copy of their Articles of Incorporation or By-laws unless these were submitted previously.

  3. 3

    Events under Central Office authority

    Nationwide, island-wide, and regional events must be submitted directly to the Central Office for the usual endorsement process.

Nationwide, island-wide, and regional activities fall under Central Office authority. Coordinate with the appropriate office before submitting through this portal.

Submit your ELAA package

Are you ready to Submit?

Prepare the applicable requirements listed above, merge all signed and supporting documents into one PDF, and submit your organization details below. A tracking number and confirmation email will be issued after successful submission.

Only authorized office emails may submit. Unauthorized emails will be blocked.

Include the signed request, activity design, program or session guide, participant and resource-person lists, and any additional documents applicable to your activity.