EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 351

: ULAP is the umbrella organization of all leagues of local government units (LGUs) and leagues and federations of local elective and appointive officials in the Philippines, recognized officially since 1998.
: ULAP was officially recognized by the Philippine government on August 17, 2004, through Executive Order No. 351.
: ULAP's primary mandate is to promote more efficient and effective networking and consensus-building among its members, particularly in addressing issues on local autonomy and governance.
: ULAP may derive funds from annual assessment fees, special contributions or donations from provinces and cities, annual dues from its member-leagues or federations, financial assistance, and fundraising activities subject to relevant laws.
: No, according to Section 3 of Executive Order No. 351, no funding requirement of ULAP shall be charged to the National Government.
: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) must recognize the assessment fees and dues imposed by ULAP through a Memorandum Circular.
: They must conform to the provisions of the Philippine Constitution and existing laws.
: These are governed by ULAP's constitution and by-laws, and by rules and regulations promulgated by its National Executive Board and General Executive Council.
: Executive Order No. 351 took effect immediately upon its signing on August 17, 2004.