TACLOBAN CITY – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. cited the heroism of Police Patrolman Mark Monge who was killed in an encounter with the New People’s Army (NPA) in San Jose de Buan, Samar Saturday, July 16. INTERIOR and Local Government Secretary visits the wake of...
The United States government cited the Philippine government for its relentless efforts in fully achieving the minimum standards against trafficking in persons (TIP) amidt the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed on Saturday, July 23....
TACLOBAN CITY – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. has ordered a probe to determine if the seven trainees of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) who were rushed to the hospital due to muscle pain last July 6 underwent hazing. Fire Chief...
The focal and alternate focal persons of the Department of the Interior and Local Government in Ilocos Region (DILG-R1) underwent a training program on the community-based monitoring system (CBMS) to enhance their field supervision and operational skills in preparation for the 2022 CBMS National...
The congestion rate of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-manned jail facilities has significantly decreased from 612 percent in 2017 to 387 percent this year, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. said on Tuesday, July 21....
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has prepared a program that will assist in the transition of new local officials in the management of local government units (LGUs) in Ilocos Region. The 2022 Newly-Elected Officials (NEO) Orientation for the governors, and city and...
The Muntinlupa City Council is set to tackle a proposed ordinance mandated by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) that will require the installation of a closed circuit television (CCTV) system in businesses catering to a large number of people as a requirement for the...
An official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged the officials of the country's over 42,000 barangays to include planting of vegetables in their respective programs to instill in the mind of their respective constituents the value of urban farming. DILG Undersecretary...
BAGUIO CITY – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) are considering this city as a pilot site for the ‘Paleng-QR Ph’ program promoting cashless payments in public markets and local transportation. BSP Deputy Governor Berna...
The Muntinlupa City Council will conduct a public hearing on July 18 to tackle the proposal to install closed circuit television (CCTV) systems in business establishments. The public hearing will be held by the City Council’s Committee on Public Order Security and Safety chaired by...
A Cabinet member has committed that the proposed pandemic exit strategy crafted by a panel of medical experts will be endorsed to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. Former presidential adviser and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said that Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to intensify the campaign to account loose firearms in the country. Abalos explained that loose firearms are usually being used for criminal activities....
