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Representing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the 30th National Convention of the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP) on November 11, 2026, Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos called for inclusive digital transformation to strengthen local legislation and public service.
In a social media post by the Office of the Cabinet Secretary, Secretary Abalos delivered the President’s message acknowledging that while digital innovation is vital for modern governance, gaps in local infrastructure, resources, and technical skills must be bridged first.
“Walang maiiwan. Tutulungan natin ang mga nangangailangang komunidad habang sama-sama nating pinapabilis ang pag-usad ng lahat,” the President stated in his message.
Based on the same post, the centerpiece of the four-day convention, which runs from November 10 to 13, was the launch of the eLegis Reference System an AI-driven online database consolidating local ordinances, resolutions, and legislative issuances.
Developed by the VMLP in partnership with the University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance’s Center for Local and Regional Governance, the platform allows Sanggunian members and legislative staff to streamline research and draw insights from the policy experiences of other local government units (LGUs).
Office of the Cabinet Secretary also noted that this initiative aligns with broader national programs highlighted by Abalos, including the eGovPH Super App, the Free Public Internet Access Program, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s LGU Support and Document Management Systems.
Despite the push for technological modernization, the President’s message reminded local lawmakers that digital innovation must always remain anchored in human-centered public service.
“Technology is the tool; service is the purpose,” President Marcos emphasized, noting that automated platforms should complement rather than replace the grounded judgment and experience of local leaders who directly understand their constituents' daily realities.
In his closing remarks, Secretary Abalos reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to ensuring that LGU concerns are heard and addressed at the national level.
He urged the assembled vice mayors to actively maximize these emerging digital tools in their respective councils, allowing them to cut through administrative bottlenecks and devote more time to serving their communities efficiently and genuinely.
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Date posted: November 12, 2026 9:42 PM