DILG: Over 85k PDLs released through paralegal services The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) today said a total of 85,183 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have been released nationwide from June 2024 to May 2025 through the strengthened paralegal services of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). According to the continue reading : DILG: Over 85k PDLs released through paralegal services

DILG: Agri study tour delegates safely repatriated, to apply lessons in local farming Twenty-one Philippine government officials who recently completed a study tour in Israel are now back in the country, bringing home valuable insights on sustainability, food security, and livestock production—learnings that can help strengthen local programs. The delegation, composed of officials from the continue reading : DILG: Agri study tour delegates safely repatriated, to apply lessons in local farming

DILG reprograms barangay good governance seal program to sync with new SGLG With the ongoing recalibration of the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) program, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced that the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB) will also undergo reprogramming this year to ensure alignment with continue reading : DILG reprograms barangay good governance seal program to sync with new SGLG

DILG shares justice sector best practices with Zanzibar officials The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) welcomed officials from the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar – United Republic of Tanzania who were in the country for a study tour to gain insights on the Philippine government’s efforts in legal and justice sector coordination, particularly continue reading : DILG shares justice sector best practices with Zanzibar officials

Remulla: Unified 911 to also serve as mental health helpline Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday said the soon-to-be-launched Unified 911 Emergency System will include a helpdesk for mental health concerns. Speaking at a press briefing in Quezon City, Remulla said trained professionals from the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) will continue reading : Remulla: Unified 911 to also serve as mental health helpline

DILG: Over 77% of LGUs use Special Education Fund to build, improve classrooms In support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s priority to strengthen public education, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reported that 77.67 percent or 1,332 local government units (LGUs) have already utilized at least 85 percent of their Special continue reading : DILG: Over 77% of LGUs use Special Education Fund to build, improve classrooms

Remulla: Government goes all out to boost tourism In support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s directive to elevate Philippine tourism, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla assured that the government is working on all fronts to make the Philippines the leading tourist destination in Asia. Speaking at the 3rd continue reading : Remulla: Government goes all out to boost tourism