December 5, 2023 The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) now reopens the annual Capacity Development Awards for Catalysts of Excellence (CapDev ACE) program to put the spotlight on the most significant change stories of DILG personnel and teams in their respective assignments. Now in its 8th year, CapDev ACE recognizes outstanding officials, continue reading : DILG’s CapDev ACE program to recognize outstanding personnel, teams
DILG-BFP sets China-donated fire trucks for Marawi rehab
December 4, 2023 The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), an attached agency of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), is poised to receive six fire trucks from the People’s Republic of China tomorrow (December 5), during a turn-over ceremony at the BFP National Headquarters in Quezon City. The donation was facilitated through Task continue reading : DILG-BFP sets China-donated fire trucks for Marawi rehab
STATEMENT OF DILG SECRETARY BENHUR ABALOS ON 7.4-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE IN MINDANAO
December 4, 2023 I have already instructed our regional and field offices to immediately activate their respective Disaster Reporting and Monitoring System, following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Surigao del Sur and other areas of Mindanao on Saturday night. On instructions of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., we have also mobilized our ground assets, especially the continue reading : STATEMENT OF DILG SECRETARY BENHUR ABALOS ON 7.4-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE IN MINDANAO
DILG STATEMENT ON BOMBING INCIDENT IN MARAWI CITY
December 4, 2023 The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) strongly denounces the bombing incident that took place at Mindanao State University in Marawi City early this morning that killed at least four people and injured several others. Ang prayoridad ng pamahalaan sa panahong ito ay ang seguridad at kaligtasan ng mga mamamayan continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON BOMBING INCIDENT IN MARAWI CITY
DILG STATEMENT ON WORLD AIDS DAY
December 1, 2023 Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. Secretary As the nation marks World AIDS Day, I join all the people living with HIV/AIDS everywhere in their continuing fight to finally end and defeat this life-threatening disease. I also express the DILG’s commitment and support to the Department of Health (DOH) in reaching our global continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON WORLD AIDS DAY
DILG STATEMENT ON THE 160TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GAT ANDRES BONIFACIO
December 1, 2023 On this day, we commemorate and honor the heroism of the Great Plebeian Andres Bonifacio. During his time, he immersed himself in the struggles of the Filipino people and fought for a freedom that we continue to enjoy up to this day. At present, modern heroism is not solely confined to the continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON THE 160TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GAT ANDRES BONIFACIO
Abalos calls for continuing fight vs violence against women; says 18-day campaign non-partisan
November 30, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Thursday (November 30) called for continuing fight for the protection of human rights of women and young girls by addressing all forms of gender-based violence. Abalos issued the statement even as the entire nation observes the ongoing 18-Day Campaign to continue reading : Abalos calls for continuing fight vs violence against women; says 18-day campaign non-partisan
STATEMENT ON THE SIGNING OF THE OSLO JOINT COMMUNIQUE
November 30, 2023 Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. DILG Secretary The signing of the Oslo Joint Communique last November 23, 2023 by representatives of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) is a welcome development and a significant step in our peace process. This continue reading : STATEMENT ON THE SIGNING OF THE OSLO JOINT COMMUNIQUE
Statement of the DILG on affirming Napolcom Resolution dismissing PLt. Col. Abong from police service
November 30, 2023 Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. DILG Secretary The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) today issued a Decision denying the Appeal filed before us by PLt. Col. Mark Julio U. Abong. This is in relation to his involvement in the hit-and-run and drunk driving incident on August 6, 2022 along continue reading : Statement of the DILG on affirming Napolcom Resolution dismissing PLt. Col. Abong from police service
Abalos to PNP: Seize rogue cop’s firearms
November 29, 2023 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos today directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to immediately confiscate the three licensed firearms of a police official who was tagged in an unprovoked gun-firing incident outside a restobar in Quezon City. Abalos’ order came after the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) revoked the continue reading : Abalos to PNP: Seize rogue cop’s firearms