April 5, 2024 The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with an Israeli agricultural center aimed at providing intensive training and education to selected local agriculture students on modern food security solutions. The MOU was signed by DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos and AgroStudies Chief Executive Officer continue reading : DILG, Israeli training center ink pact on food security solutions
Abalos: Sound fiscal management key to LGUs’ efficient delivery of basic services
April 5, 2024 Sound fiscal management across all levels of governance is key to ensuring improved performance and efficient delivery of basic services by local government units (LGUs) to their constituents. Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos made the remarks on Wednesday during the inter-agency signing of the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 1 continue reading : Abalos: Sound fiscal management key to LGUs’ efficient delivery of basic services
DILG’S EASTER MESSAGE
April 1, 2024 Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. DILG Secretary This Easter, as we celebrate the season of rebirth, renewal and hope, let’s also embrace the opportunity for unity and progress in our communities and beyond. Easter’s message of resurrection and new beginnings reminds us that, together, we can overcome challenges and build a brighter continue reading : DILG’S EASTER MESSAGE
Abalos wants more cops in drug-affected communities
March 26, 2024 Following the success of the community policing strategy in Muntinlupa City, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos plans to deploy more police officers in drug-affected barangays. The move is for the cops to fully understand the situation on the ground and help address the problems of residents, as part of the continue reading : Abalos wants more cops in drug-affected communities
13th Justice Zone launched! Abalos vows equal justice for all
March 26, 2024 Committed to the delivery of equitable justice for all, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday joined in launching the Dagupan City Justice Zone. It was the 13th Justice Zone (JZ) established in the country. JZs are areas where local justice sector actors work together to identify common continue reading : 13th Justice Zone launched! Abalos vows equal justice for all
Abalos thanks 60K anti-illegal drug advocates who participated in Lakad Kontra Droga
March 26, 2024 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos thanked the around 60k anti-illegal drugs advocates from various sectors who showed their support for the recent ‘Lakad Kontra Droga, BIDA Tayong Lahat!’ or ‘BIDA Walk.’ Held at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City last Saturday, the BIDA Walk was continue reading : Abalos thanks 60K anti-illegal drug advocates who participated in Lakad Kontra Droga
28,000 barangays now drug-free! Abalos reports BIDA’s 1st year results in 95,790 arrested, P21-B drugs seized, 177 cops charged
March 26, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Saturday announced that the first year of the government’s centerpiece Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) program has resulted in 95,790 drug users being arrested and P21-B worth of illegal drugs seized. Abalos made the declaration during the 1st-anniversary celebration of the BIDA program, during continue reading : 28,000 barangays now drug-free! Abalos reports BIDA’s 1st year results in 95,790 arrested, P21-B drugs seized, 177 cops charged
MENSAHE KAUGNAY NG PAGGUNITA NG SEMANA SANTA 2024
March 26, 2024 ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR. Kalihim ng DILG Isang mapayapa at makabuluhang paggunita ng Banal na Semana Santa sa Sambayanang Katoliko at sa lahat ng mga Pilipino. Sa ating pagninilay-nilay sa sagrado at mahalagang panahon na ito, suriin natin ang ating mga gawa at diwa; timbangin ang ating ambag sa lipunan; at continue reading : MENSAHE KAUGNAY NG PAGGUNITA NG SEMANA SANTA 2024
Abalos: Emulate Aguinaldo’s firm resolve amid adversities
March 22, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Friday rallied Filipinos to emulate General Emilio Aguinaldo’s resolve in the face of adversities. He made the call during Aguinaldo’s 155th birth anniversary celebration in Kawit, Cavite. “Sana maging leksyon ang buhay ni [Emilio] Aguinaldo na basta ikaw ay naniniwala sa iyong ipinaglalaban at continue reading : Abalos: Emulate Aguinaldo’s firm resolve amid adversities
Tens of thousands seen to attend BIDA 1st anniversary celebration
March 22, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos is optimistic that they could gather anti-drug advocates and supporters who would join them in an advocacy walk to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the government’s flagship Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) program. The activity would be held on March 23 (Saturday) starting at 4 continue reading : Tens of thousands seen to attend BIDA 1st anniversary celebration