Philippine Councilors League

The Philippine Councilors League – or more simply the PCL – is a formal organization of all the municipal and city councilors in the Philippines.[1]

Philippine Councilors League
Liga ng mga Konsehal ng Pilipinas
Headquarters10th Floor DILG-NAPOLCOM Centre Edsa Corner, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Membership
17,163 as of March 2020
National President
Vacant
National Chairperson
Vacant
Websitewww.philippinecouncilorsleague.org

Last February 27, 2020, the outgoing national board declared a failure of elections after the automated election system contracted by the organization to conduct the election of its national officers failed.[2] Competing for the top position were councilors Danilo Dayanghirang from Davao City, who was handpicked by President Rodrigo Duterte,[3][4] and Jesciel Richard Salceda from Polangui, Albay.[5]

References
  1. "PCL HISTORY". philippinecouncilorsleague.org. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  2. Gonzales, Cathrine (February 28, 2020). "Philippine Councilors League declares failure of elections". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  3. Chavez, Chito (February 23, 2020). "Davao councilor alleges vote-buying in PCL national election". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  4. Laking, Jimmy (February 25, 2020). "Uphill fight for 'Doc' Danny in bid to retain his PCL post". The Mindanao Daily Mirror. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  5. "Salceda kin seeks PCL national chair". Manila Standard. January 21, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
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