DILG HIGHLIGHTS EXISTING PLATFORMS FOR REPORTING “EPAL” PRACTICES AND GOVERNANCE COMPLAINTS The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) emphasized that established and accessible mechanisms are already in place to allow the public to report alleged “epal” practices, misuse of government programs, and other governance-related concerns involving local government units and DILG-attached agencies. DILG continue reading : DILG HIGHLIGHTS EXISTING PLATFORMS FOR REPORTING “EPAL” PRACTICES AND GOVERNANCE COMPLAINTS

Remulla: Report ‘epal’ local leaders Consistent with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call to ban political involvement in government projects, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday urged the public to report “epal” local leaders who post their names alongside government-funded programs. In a press briefing, Remulla said the anti-epal continue reading : Remulla: Report ‘epal’ local leaders

Remulla backs PBBM’s push for stronger, more accountable LGUs in 2026 National Budget With major allocations in the 2026 national budget for local government units (LGUs), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla today underscored the push for stronger and more accountable LGUs that are better positioned to respond more effectively continue reading : Remulla backs PBBM’s push for stronger, more accountable LGUs in 2026 National Budget

LGU, BFP, PNP, DILG, AND PARTNER AGENCIES SUSTAIN COORDINATED RESPONSE OPERATIONS AT BINALIW LANDFILL IN CEBU CITY The Cebu City Government continues to lead coordinated response operations at the Binaliw Landfill in Cebu City, four days after the landfill collapse incident, as responders work to account for all affected individuals. Ground operations involve close coordination continue reading : LGU, BFP, PNP, DILG, AND PARTNER AGENCIES SUSTAIN COORDINATED RESPONSE OPERATIONS AT BINALIW LANDFILL IN CEBU CITY

Paspas rehistro, dagsang turismo: LGUs embrace faster business permit processing to boost tourism More tourism-related enterprises can now enjoy smoother operations and faster business registration as local government units (LGUs) expand the digitalization and streamlining of business permit processes, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The DILG reported that 95.23 continue reading : Paspas rehistro, dagsang turismo: LGUs embrace faster business permit processing to boost tourism

DILG: PNP on full alert vs pickpockets, thieves during Traslacion 2026 The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday reminded the devotees of the Black Nazarene currently participating in the Traslacion 2026 to be vigilant against pickpockets and thieves taking advantage of the celebration to execute their modus. The DILG said early continue reading : DILG: PNP on full alert vs pickpockets, thieves during Traslacion 2026

Remulla: Iloilo vice mayor died of accidental firing Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday confirmed that the death of Dueñas, Iloilo Vice Mayor Aimee Paz Lamasan was the result of an accidental firearm discharge. Remulla personally went to Iloilo to ensure a thorough and impartial investigation and to continue reading : Remulla: Iloilo vice mayor died of accidental firing

DILG urges prudent utilization of 2026 NTA shares of LGUs With the finalization of the 2026 National Tax Allotment (NTA), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged local government units (LGUs) to ensure the judicious and prudent use of the ₱1.190 trillion allocation. The DILG noted that the 2026 NTA is 15 continue reading : DILG urges prudent utilization of 2026 NTA shares of LGUs

DILG to LGUs, Bicolanos in high-risk areas: Evacuate, enforce no entry in danger zones amid Mayon unrest Following DOST-PHIVOLCS’ raising of Mayon Volcano’s alert status to Alert Level 3, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday urged local government units (LGUs) and residents in high-risk areas to immediately evacuate and prohibit continue reading : DILG to LGUs, Bicolanos in high-risk areas: Evacuate, enforce no entry in danger zones amid Mayon unrest

Remulla targets stronger 911 in 2026; credits DILG workforce for solid 2025 performance The Department of the Interior and Local Government on Monday outlined plans for the Department for 2026, highlighting the enhancement of the efficiency of the Unified 911 System as the backbone of public safety in 2026. In a message shared before the continue reading : Remulla targets stronger 911 in 2026; credits DILG workforce for solid 2025 performance