MILESTONES & IMPACT

Celebrating progress, partnerships, and the journey toward a resilient future.

Over the years, LCCAD Holdings Corporation has made remarkable strides in advancing climate resilience, digital transformation, and sustainable local governance across the Philippines. Each milestone represents a step forward in empowering communities, strengthening institutions, and fostering meaningful collaborations that bring real impact on the ground.

Our journey is built on partnerships, innovation, and dedication to public service. From pioneering programs in local climate adaptation to promoting technology-driven governance and education, LCCAD continues to inspire transformation and deliver measurable results for people, planet, and progress.

2011

LCCAD HAS ESTABLISHED

LCCAD was established primarily for the propagation of knowledge and expertise in mainstreaming of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Disaster Risk and Vulnerability Reduction to capacitate the local government units in the Philippines and other stakeholders on partnership with the Provincial Governor of Albay, - Centre for initiatives and Research on Climate Adaptation (CIRCA), Department of the Interior & Local Government (DILG) and the Office of the President - Climate Change Commission, Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the University of the Philippines Los Banos) (UPLB).

2012

1st PHIL TOURISM CONFERENCE ON CC

The First Philippine Tourism Conference on Climate Change Adaptation (PTCCCA) was convened by the LCCAD in collaboration with the Department of Tourism (DOT), DILG, CCC, City Government of Legazpi and PIA, held in Legazpi City, Albay.

2013

LCCAP USER MANUAL DEVELOPMENT

Developed the User's Manual for Local Government Units, a Guidebook for the Preparation of Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) with DILG and Local Government Academy.

2014

UNWTO-ASEAN INT'L. CONFERENCE

The UNWTO-ASEAN International Conference on Tourism was held on May 19, 2014 in Legazpi City, Albay.

2014

FIRST MALOLOS GREEN COVENANT

The Legazpi Declaration had been adopted by the First Malolos Covenant on Eco-Cultural Tourism, Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Development.

2014

DILG RESIDENT TRAINER FOR LCCAP

LCCAD became the resident trainer/mentor/coach of LGUs in the formulation of their LCCAPs through a Memorandum of Agreement with the LGA-DILG.

2015

BURIAS-TICAO PASS SEASCAPE

Together with Albay Rep. Fernando and Ligao City Mayor Linda Gonzalez, established the Burias-Ticao Pass Protected Seascape uniting Albay, Masbate, and Sorsogon to protect and preserve marine resources.

2016

DEPED K-12 MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT

Development of the K to 12 Learning Materials and Teacher's Guide in collaboration with the DepEd, the Climate Change Commission, the Special Committee on Climate Change of HREP.

2017

LMP, LCP, & LPP NATIONAL ROLL OUT POWERED BY LCCAD

Training-Workshop on the formulation of Local Climate Change Action plan in the Philippines and Federalism "Malasakit at Pagbabago."

2018

PUBLICATION OF K-12 LEARNING MATERIALS

President Duterte, Senator Legarda, NDRRMC Secretary Lorenzana and USEC Ricardo B. Jalad congratulated and commended the LCCAD for the successful publication of the K to 12 Learning Materials/Resources and Teacher's Guide.

2018

DDR BILL ADVOCACY

Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR) Bill together with the Office of Civil Defense, House Committee on Reorganization, LCCAD began advocating for the passage of House Bill No. 6075. An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience authored by Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda and LCCAD Executive Director turned-around the country for Regional/LGU Consultations and Dialogue.

2019

PUSHED FOR CLIMATE EMERGENCY

In cooperation with the Philippine Councilor's League (PCL), LCCAD helped in the passing of House Resolution No. 535 by Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda calling for President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for the Declaration of a Climate & Disaster Emergency in the Philippines

2022

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLES

Philippine Energy, Efficiency and Conservation Plan (PEECP) and Renewables was inaugural launched by the LCCAD in collections with the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Climate Change Commission to help LGU's comply with Republic Act 11285 institutionalizing EEC as part of the Climate Change Mitigation.

2022

DISASTER AND CLIMATE EMERGENCY

2023-2028 Policy Roadmap charting the urgency of PBBM climate agenda and Philippine contribution in achieving global goal of net zero 2030 and 2050 target.

2022

1ST PCL SURIGAO DEL NORTE

1st PCL conference on mainstreaming Climate Change and Disaster Resilience participated by 21 Municipalities and one City.

2023

LCCAD NATIONAL ROLL-OUT

Philippines' Energy-Efficiency and Conservation Training-Workshop Series for Local Governments. In collaboration with DILG and DOE.

2023

CLIMATE EMERGENCY IN MAKATI CITY

Advocated the implementation of the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act (PCIDA) otherwise known as Republic Act 11904.

2023

NATIONAL ROLL-OUT OF PEECP TRAINING FOR LGUs

Proposed to PBBM Urgent Finance Policy Action for Tax Digitalization and Creative Industries Development.
Advocated for the early passage of Ease of Paying Taxes Act (EOPTA) or RA 11976 just recently by PBBM on January 5, 2024.
Appeal to PBBM to prioritize and expedite the Digital VAT, House Bill 4122 and sign into law.

2023

POLICY WORKSHOP ON URGENT POLICY ACTIONS THROUGH TAX DIGITALIZATION AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT

Identified measures on tax digitalization that improves tax collection efficiency.
Identify reforms on addressing tax leakage, especially on widening the tax base.
Proposed inputs on the formulation of an executive order and implementing guidelines.

2024

EXECUTIVE POLICY ADVANCEMENT FOR TAX DIGITALIZATION AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Proposed to PBBM the approval of the Executive Order for Tax Digitalization and Creative Industries Development to Increase Government Revenue.