November 03, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said that a maximum three-week transition period is set for newly elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials (BSKOs) to properly and smoothly assume office. He explained that the allotted transition period is important as this will spell the difference whether the continue reading : Abalos reiterates maximum 3-week transition period for newly-elected barangay, SK officials

November 03, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos commended on Thursday the local government of Iloilo City for earning the Philippines’ first title of “Creative City of Gastronomy” of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Abalos recognized the local leaders, led by continue reading : Abalos hails Iloilo City’s UNESCO ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ tag, a first for PH

November 01, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said that the victory of three persons deprived of liberty (PDL) in the recent 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) is a sign of an active and working Philippine democracy. “PDLs winning in the 2023 BSKE shows na ang demokrasya continue reading : Abalos: Three PDLs’ victory in brgy polls a sign of active democracy

November 01, 2023 Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Tuesday (October 31) urged the public to observe Undas 2023 with solemnity and mark it as a day for remembering and praying for their departed loved ones, and avoid drinking sprees and causing chaos in cemeteries. “It is our culture to remember our continue reading : “Gawing araw ng pagdarasal, hindi ng kaguluhan at inuman” Abalos calls for solemn observance of Undas 2023

October 31, 2023 I am terribly disappointed and greatly disturbed by reports that a police officer might be involved in the disappearance of a beauty pageant candidate. Certainly, I am at the forefront of those fighting for the protection of women, children and even the elderly, and I am committed to defending them at all continue reading : STATEMENT OF SEC. BENHUR ABALOS ON THE MISSING MISS GRAND PHILIPPINES 2023 CANDIDATE

October 31, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos reminded Monday candidates of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023 to file their Statements of Election Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) early and not wait for the deadline. Abalos specifically advised candidates who will emerge victorious in the barangay elections continue reading : Abalos reiterates call to BSKE bets: Submit SOCE early, don’t wait for deadline

October 31, 2023 Marking a new chapter in the exercise of the Filipinos’ right to suffrage, Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday oversaw the historic casting of votes of 303 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) at the Manila City Jail for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023. The exercise continue reading : Abalos oversees historic inmates’ voting at Manila City Jail

October 31, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday morning urged the voting public to report fraud and cheating incidents in polling precincts, as the scheduled October 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataas Elections (BSKE) finally went underway. Abalos issued the call shortly before casting his vote at Highway continue reading : Abalos: ‘Be vigilant vs election fraud, cheating’

October 30, 2023 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos has ordered the police and other concerned government authorities to ensure the safety of tens of thousands of passengers who were flocking to bus terminals on their way to their respective provinces, to vote in the scheduled Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and observe continue reading : Abalos: Ensure safety of all passengers

October 30, 2023 Muling nagbabala si Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos sa mga kandidato para sa nakatakdang Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) ngayong Oktubre 30, na sundin ang mga alintuntuning isinasaad ng mga batas hinggil sa halalan at huwag ng mandaya upang hindi sila magka-problema sa sandaling manalo sila. Partikular niyang ipinaalala continue reading : Abalos: Sobrang daming poll watcher senyales ng vote buying