Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. reminded the department’s field and regional offices to assist the local government units (LGUs) in formulating their Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA). Abalos said the submission of the status...
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is conducting a thorough assessment of the compliance of the local government units (LGUs) in the intensified implementation of child-friendly programs in their respective areas. DILG Sec. Benhur Abalos reminded local officials that the...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) deployed some of its personnel to conduct voluntary repair works and clean-up drives in the schools nationwide. BJMP Director Allan Iral said the deployment is in support to the government’s "Brigada Eskwela 2022" program, adding that his men were...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. prodded all local government units (LGUs) on Friday, August 12, to strictly enforce appropriate measures to combat the anticipated rise of Covid-19 cases in the country. DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos (Photo...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. has expressed support in the enactment of the National Land Use Act (NLUA), saying this will institutionalize the rational and sustainable use of the country’s land and physical resources. “Having...
Lawmakers of the House minority bloc want to investigate the delisting of 1.3 million Filipinos as beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). (From left to right) Abalos, Brosas, OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa Magsino, and Lee at the Minority Bloc press conference on Aug. 10....
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. said on Wednesday, Aug. 10, that he will initiate random drug testing in all the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) facilities. And if any of the BJMP personnel or persons deprived of...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sec. Benhur Abalos has ordered the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to start the the digitization of all records of its Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) through the single carpeta system. BJMP chief Director Allan Iral said they...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. urged on Tuesday, Aug. 9, all Filipinos to help in recognizing and protecting the rights and collective well-being of the Indigenous People. In celebration of the ‘National Indigenous Peoples Day and...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. tasked the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to improve its response time to save as many lives and property. Abalos said the standard response time of the firefighters is seven minutes for every...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) prodded the local government units (LGUs) on Tuesday, Aug. 9, to enhance their persuasive skills to convince the public to register with the Philippine Identification System (PhiSys) and get their ‘national ID (identification card).’...
The notorious Abu Sayaff Group is starting to weaken tremendously with the rising number of rebels surrendering and going back to the folds of the government, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said Friday, August 5. Photo from DILG Secretary Benhur...
