November 28, 2023 ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR. Secretary I condemn in the strongest terms all actions and omissions committed by public servants most especially members of law enforcement agencies, that are violative of existing laws and policies. Law-breaking policemen have no place in the police organization. In this regard, I have already ordered a continue reading : STATEMENT OF SILG BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR. ON APPREHENSION OF GUN-DISCHARGING COP

November 28, 2023 ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR. Secretary We at the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), National Police Commission (Napolcom), and the Philippine National Police (PNP) extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of former PNP Chief Police General Pancratius Pascua Cascolan (Retired), over his untimely passing last continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER PNP CHIEF GENERAL PANCRATIUS PASCUA CASCOLAN

November 28, 2023 Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Saturday (November 25) assured a female student of St. Paul University – Tuguegarao who was shot and severely beaten by a spurned suitor inside their campus, that he will see to it that justice will be served, and that the suspect will be continue reading : Abalos assures coed in Tuguegarao shooting: “Justice will be served”

November 24, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Thursday (November 23) instructed the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to continue their assessment on infrastructures in various areas of Mindanao that were recently hit by 6.8 magnitude earthquake. Abalos explained that the results of the said assessment would then continue reading : Abalos to BFP: Continue infrastructure assessment on quake-hit areas

November 24, 2023 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Thursday (November 23) reminded local chief executives to ensure they are not “missing in action” during calamities and emergency situations such as what were currently happening in several Samar provinces. The call was made during the visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. in continue reading : Abalos reminds local execs to be present during emergency situations

November 24, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Thursday lauded the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) after being recognized during the 2023 Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards. FOI cited BJMP for its exceptional commitment to transparency and accountability in public service. “We commend the BJMP for continue reading : Abalos cites BJMP for bagging FOI top performer award

November 23, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Wednesday described the anti-drug abuse councils (ADACs) at the provincial, city, and municipal levels as “heroes” of the government’s campaign against illegal drugs. Abalos underscored that the war against illegal drugs is at the local government level, and the ADACs continue reading : Abalos: War on drugs will always be fought on the grassroots

November 23, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Thursday lauded the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) for playing a key role in the establishment of first-ever Muslim-Filipino museum at the Blue Mosque, Maharlika Village, Taguig City. This, as he also said that the museum is both an continue reading : Abalos hails opening of first Muslim-Filipino museum

November 22, 2023 The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday (November 22) recognized 246 local government units for their remarkable accomplishments and success in the battle against illegal drugs in their respective areas. The awardees were feted during the 2023 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Awards held at the Crowne Plaza continue reading : DILG cites 246 LGUs in anti-illegal drugs drive

November 22, 2023 With the mandatory training for newly-minted Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) nearing 100% completion, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos today reminded the incoming youth leaders to ‘walk the talk’ by exemplifying good governance even at a young age. “Along with the key skills and responsibilities that you’ve learned continue reading : Abalos urges newly-elected SK leaders to ‘walk the talk’, practice good governance