The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and all local government units (LGUs) should expedite the release and distribution of fuel subsidies to the 113,000 tricycle drivers and delivery services riders who are among the intended 337,443 beneficiaries of the P2.5-billion Pantawid Pasada program of...
GENERAL SANTOS CITY— Should she win in the May 9 elections, Vice President Leni Robredo will fully implement the Mandanas ruling, which will allocate a bigger chunk of the national government’s tax collection to local government units (LGUs). Vice President Leni Robredo (VPLR Media Bureau)...
Former Vice President and senatorial aspirant Jejomar Binay said on Monday, March 14, that he is eyeing to introduce amendments to the Local Government Code to further empower local government units (LGUs). Binay, who served as Makati City mayor before being elected vice president, said that the...
As the number of Covid-19 cases are now on a downward trend and pandemic-related restrictions nationwide have now been eased, local government units (LGUs) should start allowing schools in their areas to conduct limited face-to-face classes. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Basic...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) called on the local government units (LGUs) to come up with ingenious strategies amid adversities to gain the 2022 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Awards. DILG Secretary Eduardo Año said a total of 81 provinces, 146 cities and 1,488...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) instructed all local government units (LGUs) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday, March 10, to make the necessary preparations for the fourth National Vaccination Days against Covid-19. Secretary Eduardo Ano (DILG photo)...
The Senate Committee on Economic Affairs head Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, March 8 said cash for welfare aid needs to be increased for local governments soon, as fuel prices continue to spiral upward. Marcos said existing fuel subsidies and calamity funds might not last long, with no end in...
Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has underscored the need for income reclassification among local government units (LGUs) to strengthen the economic performance and operational capacities of towns across the country. Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara...
Senatorial candidate and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday called on local chief executives in low-risk COVID-19 areas to allow schools in their jurisdiction to resume face-to-face classes in support of the government’s target reopening of in-person classes in...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo M. Lacson has stressed that there is a correct way for the government to intervene in the lives of Filipinos – by boosting their capacity-building instead of passing regulations that only lead to stagnation. In front of over 2,600 enthusiastic supporters at...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ordered on Saturday, Jan. 29, all local government units (LGUs) to ensure that traditional cockfighting in the cockpit arenas in areas under Alert Level 2 or lower are compliant with the existing health protocols. DILG Secretary Eduardo M....
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Friday, Jan. 28, that the local government units (LGUs) can now better implement poverty alleviation and development programs with their bigger tax allotment share. (DILG logo) This was stressed by the DILG as the Community-Based...
