Chito Chavez

ULAP, World Bank hook up to boost LGUs’ development programs

Representatives from Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) and World Bank engaged in a discussion to identify “avenues for collaboration,’’ enhance support and explore potential engagements to the country’s local government units (LGUs).

BFP: 117 lots available for construction of new fire stations

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is looking to build new fire stations in 117 land lots nationwide in collaboration with the respective local government units (LGUs) to enhance their firefighting response and capabilities.

DILG, PDEA team up to boost 'drug-free workplace' in Cordillera

The Department of the Interior and Local Government in Cordillera Administrative Region (DILG-CAR) has enhanced its “drug-free workplace (DFW)’’ policy target with its partnership with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

BFP: Nationwide fire incidents up by 40% as of May

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) recorded a total of 9,568 fire incidents from January 1 to May 10 this year, which is 40 percent higher compared to the 6,815 cases logged during the same period in 2023.

DILG, PNP honor slain cop in Maguindanao

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur’’ Abalos has extended assistance to the family of a police captain who was killed in Maguindanao, two of his assailants are policemen.