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PCL binds with Taiwan, Japan councilors’ forum

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THE Philippine Councilors League (PCL) headed by PCL National President Handy T. Lao and PCL National Chairman Raul Corro, who were both elected, as ACF International treasurer and president, respectively join the Asian Councils Forum (ACF) signing ceremony held on June 6 in Tokyo, Japan along with representatives from Taiwan Councilors Forum (TCF) and the Japan Councilors Forum (JCF).(Photo courtesy of PCL)


By Dominic B. dela Cruz (Staff Reporter)

Laoag City—The Philippine Councilors League (PCL) bounded with the Taiwan Councilors Forum (TCF) and Japan Councilors Forum (JCF) during the Asian Councils Constitution (ACF) signing ceremony held June 8, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.

PCL National President and Laoag councilor Handy T. Lao, who was elected as the ACF international treasurer, said the organization aims to have a united voice from the local legislative councils and local legislative council associations in Asia promoting its objective through cooperation. PCL National Chairman and Muntilupa City councilor Atty. Raul Corro was also elected as the ACF International President.

Some of the Asian group’s objectives are to promote unity and cooperation amongst members; to be the global source of key information regarding local legislative councils its work and function; to be the global source of learning exchange and capacity-building supporting the establishment and strengthening of free and autonomous local councils and their associations; and to promote economic, social, cultural and environmental development and service to the population based on the principles of good local governance and sustainable development goals (SDGs).

The organization likewise promotes race and gender equality, and to combat all forms of discrimination that are illegal with regards to international law; promote international cooperation between local legislative councils and their associations; and promote the twinning and partnerships as a mean for mutual learning and friendship between peoples.

Membership of the organization consists of local councils and local councils’ associations and they have the right to participate in the various activities and programs of the organization and have equal access to information, date and documentation on local legislative matters and the activities and decisions of the organization.

The governance of the organization is executed by the General Assembly; president; vice presidents, external and internal; secretary-general and the treasurer. 

Corro, Lao, PCL National Secretary-General Gina G. Perez, PCL Executive Director Helario Caminero, PCL Legal General Officer Atty. Owen L. Garcia, PCL Advocacy Chairman Atty. Elmer O. Datuin and PCL Dep. Director for Advocacy Marlon D. Marcos represented the national league in the signing.

Representatives from the Taiwan Councilors Forum are: TCF President Lin, Chin-Chang; Taipei City Council Liu, Tasi-Wei; New Taipei City Council Liu, Mei-Fang; TCF Secretary General Prof. Chen, Chiu-C. Jose and RAINBOW Co., Ltd. President Ai Ooka.

Representatives of Japan Councilors Forum are: Kanagawa Prefectural Assembly ACFJ President Yoshiaki Matsuda; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly ACFJ Acting President Akiro Koiso; Komae City Council ACFJ Vice President Yoshiyuki Kuriyama and Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly ACFJ Vice President Yoshiro Hayasaka.

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