January 24, 2024 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Wednesday said that 60% or 921 out of 1,634 cities and municipalities in the country are now using electronic systems to process business permits and licenses. Abalos issued the statement during a press briefing in Malacanang, following the directive of continue reading : For easier, faster business processing Abalos reports 60% of LGUs now using automated system

January 22, 2024 The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) over the weekend convened water concessionaires, and representatives from Liga ng mga Barangay (LNB) in Metro Manila, to discuss strategies on how to prevent possible water shortage and supply interruptions amid the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. “Napakahalaga ng tubig para sa ating lahat continue reading : Fighting El Nino: DILG, water firms tackle looming water supply interruptions, shortage

January 22, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary (DILG) Benhur Abalos on Friday morning urged the 84th Special Action Company-Rapid Deployment Battalion of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to “always reach for the pinnacle of excellence” and learn from the best in the world as they represent the country in the 2024 UAE SWAT Dubai continue reading : Abalos exhorts Dubai – bound PNP-SAF team: Learn from the best, reach for excellence

January 17, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos has vowed there will be no more delays in the promotions of third-level officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Abalos made the assurance following the issuance of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Resolution No. 2023-1704, which imposes a 30-day timeline to complete the processing continue reading : Abalos assures swift senior PNP officials’ promotions

January 16, 2024 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos over the weekend reaffirmed his advocacy on nurturing newborn and young children in their first 1,000 days to counter malnutrition and stunting. He made the commitment during the launch of Operations Manual on Non-Governmental Organizations’ (NGOs’) Involvement in the Children’s First continue reading : Abalos reaffirms advocacy vs malnutrition, stunting of children

January 16, 2024 Barely a week after meeting with Metro Manila mayors on the planned government housing project under Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH), Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary Jose Acuzar and Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday visited the proposed site in San Juan City. Joining them during continue reading : Modern, condo-type 4PH housing project to rise in San Juan City

January 15, 2024 Seizing the momentum following the successful launch of the Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan (KALINISAN Program), Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos has called on all Filipinos to make cleanliness a part of their everyday life. This, as he lauded and thanked the 33,403 barangays and the continue reading : Gawin natin itong way of life: Abalos calls for continued community cleanup; hails successful KALINISAN Program launch

January 15, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos over the weekend expressed optimism that the Pasig River ferry service could help ease perennial traffic problems in Metro Manila. He, however, said that it could only be realized once it is fully utilized as an alternative transport system at the National Capital Region. This, continue reading : Abalos sees Pasig River ferry service potential in easing NCR traffic woes

January 15, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos today said the evaluation and processing of promotions of third-level police officers will now be completed within 30 days upon receipt of complete documentary requirements. This, as the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) issued Resolution No. 2023-1704 which prescribes a 30-day timeline to complete the processing continue reading : Abalos: Processing of PNP third-level promotion now in just 30 days

January 12, 2024 First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos (LAM) on Tuesday (January 9) brought her centerpiece charity project “Lab 4 All” Caravan in Quezon Province, where over 3,000 residents availed of free consultation, laboratory services, and medicines. The activity, which was held at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City, was part of the continue reading : DILG, other agencies join LAM’s ‘Lab4All’ Caravan in Quezon