Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. and Indian Ambassador Shambhu Kumaran signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Tuesday, Feb. 7, granting the Philippine government $50,000 each for its quick impact projects. In a press briefing, Abalos...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PNA) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will launch a deeper probe into the illegal drug trade in jail facilities after receiving information of similar incidents in Northern Mindanao. ABALOS (FB) In a media conference here on Monday, Feb. 6, DILG...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has released 103,000 qualified persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in 2022 as part of the ‘zero overstaying’ policy, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Ablos Jr. said on Tuesday, Jan. 31....
Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) Undersecretary Elpidio R. Jordan Jr. said that he wants to include "backyard fishponds" in the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)'s "Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) sa Barangay" project. Courtesy of Presidential...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. ordered on Tuesday, Jan. 24, an official of the department's Pangasinan office to take a leave following the alleged harassment by policemen on some onion farmers in the province. This, after DILG...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. has ordered an investigation into the alleged harassment of local policemen in Pangasinan on onion farmers in the province. In a statement, Abalos directed the DILG Region 1 and DILG Pangasinan offices...
Northern Samar 1st district Rep. Paul Daza has credited Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos for the return to the national treasury of P1.2 billion worth of funds that had been questionably transferred between two agencies. DILG Chairman Benhur Abalos...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) lauded the use of "Safe App" by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), saying it is a crucial crimefighting tool amid the advent of digital technology. The "Safe App" tool was recently launched by the NCRPO, the move is to...
The religious sector plays a key role in the fight against illegal drugs, Department of the Interior and Local (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. said on Monday, Jan. 16, as he seeks support of various religious groups in the recalibrated drug war. Abalos said the aspect of...
Investigation and prosecution await officials of the the Philippine National Police (PNP) whose courtesy resignations would be accepted by the Committee of Five, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. said. “The process does not end upon...
Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnie Teves is appealing to the national government to prioritize feeding hungry Filipinos over tackling "other problems". Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnie Teves (Facebook) Teves made this call in the backdrop of his criticism against Department of the...
Eight alleged New People's Army (NPA) rebels who have surrendered to Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur’’ Abalos Jr. were presented at the Philippine National Police (PNP) National Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Friday, Jan. 13....
