December 11, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos has called on Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) leaders to join the government and be proactive in the fight against illegal drugs, malnutrition and stunting, HIV/AIDS, and other societal ills that confront the nation. Speaking before some 1,000 newly-minted SK Federation Presidents and continue reading : Abalos to youth leaders: Join fight vs drugs, malnutrition, other social ills

December 11, 2023 Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. Secretary Kahapon po ay dumalaw ako sa burol ng pinaslang na punong barangay ng Barangay Poblacion, Mangaldan, Pangasinan na si Melinda “Tonet” Morillo, at nagpaabot ng aking pakikiramay sa kanyang pamilya. Walang puwang sa administrasyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. ang anumang uri ng karahasan tulad continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON THE SLAIN PANGASINAN PUNONG BARANGAY

December 11, 2023 The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to award the most outstanding lupong tagapamayapa nationwide for their significant efforts in amicably settling neighborhood disputes in the slated Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Awards 2023 (LTIA). DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos said the LTIA aims to recognize the lupons as mediation board continue reading : DILG to honor outstanding Barangay Lupons nationwide

December 11, 2023 The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to award the most outstanding lupong tagapamayapa nationwide for their significant efforts in amicably settling neighborhood disputes in the slated Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Awards 2023 (LTIA). DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos said the LTIA aims to recognize the lupons as mediation board continue reading : DILG to honor outstanding Barangay Lupons nationwide

December 11, 2023 The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to confer the prestigious 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) to 493 local government units (LGUs) in recognition of their commitment to efficient leadership and outstanding public service. DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos congratulated the 493 LGUs for meeting the stringent continue reading : DILG to confer 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance to 493 LGUs

December 7, 2023 ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR. Secretary Congratulations to the 49 new lawyers from the DILG Central and Regional Offices, and its attached agencies! Your dedication, hard work, and resilience have finally paid off! I also salute your families and loved ones for supporting you throughout your journey. As a fellow lawyer, I continue reading : CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE OF SECRETARY BENHUR ABALOS TO NEW DILG LAWYERS

December 7, 2023 Some 1,000 provincial chapter presidents of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) will converge in Baguio City for the National Youth Convention 2023 spearheaded by the National Youth Commission (NYC) on December 7-10, 2023. DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos said the convention with the theme, “Mga Bagong BIDA sa Bagong Pilipinas”, will train SK leaders continue reading : DILG, NYC slate SK leaders’ national convention

December 6, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Tuesday lauded the efforts of the 15 top-performing city and municipal local legislative councils for enacting responsive measures that created huge impact in their respective areas. In his message during the 2023 Local Legislative Awards (LLA) held in Pasay City, continue reading : DILG cites 15 top-performing city, municipal councils

December 5, 2023 Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. Secretary This National Human Rights Consciousness Week 2023, the DILG believes that the foundation of a strong, progressive, and resilient republic is the protection and promotion of human rights. Respecting human rights means providing the people’s right to government services, justice, and protection from any harm, and continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK

December 5, 2023 Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. Secretary On the fifth anniversary of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reaffirms its solid commitment to do its part to contribute to the whole-of-nation and whole-of-government approach to attain inclusive and sustainable continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON NTF-ELCAC ANNIVERSARY