DILG to ask Congress to tighten gun laws, curb loose firearms after Zamboanga school shooting Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday called on Congress to revisit existing gun laws and impose greater accountability on firearm owners as the government moves to address the proliferation of loose firearms following continue reading : DILG to ask Congress to tighten gun laws, curb loose firearms after Zamboanga school shooting

DILG, DepEd to ink agreement boosting security inside schools Following the tragic shooting incident in Zamboanga City, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Education (DepEd) are set to sign an agreement to strengthen security measures inside school premises. “Mayroon na kaming memorandum circular (on tightening security protocols in continue reading : DILG, DepEd to ink agreement boosting security inside schools

Statement of Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla It is with profound sadness that we find ourselves undergoing yet another trial as a society. In the midst of incessant rains and an impeachment trial, we now find ourselves investigating the latest tragedy in Zamboanga City. Once again, it involves students. Once again, it involves firearms. continue reading : Statement of Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla

DILG vows stronger Unified 911 system, addresses gaps after Askri incident The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) vowed to address any gaps identified in the emergency response involving 71-year-old Omar Askri, who suffered a stroke on August 15 and later passed away, as the Department continues its investigation into the incident. Speaking continue reading : DILG vows stronger Unified 911 system, addresses gaps after Askri incident

DILG urges LGUs to ramp up preventive steps vs flooding, landslides; over 17K barangays at risk The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed concerned local government units (LGUs) to intensify preventive measures against flooding, flash floods, and rain-induced landslides amid the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and a low-pressure area continue reading : DILG urges LGUs to ramp up preventive steps vs flooding, landslides; over 17K barangays at risk

DILG supports ARTA’s anti-fixer drive, orders prominent display of “Bawal ang Red Tape” materials The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has thrown its full support behind the Anti-Red Tape Authority’s (ARTA) intensified campaign against fixers and fixing, ordering the prominent display of “Bawal ang Red Tape” materials across its offices and online continue reading : DILG supports ARTA’s anti-fixer drive, orders prominent display of “Bawal ang Red Tape” materials

Remulla boosts Eastern Visayas 911 response with 50 emergency vehicles, dialect-inclusive assistance Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday strengthened the Unified 911 emergency response capability in Eastern Visayas with the turnover of 50 Class 1 emergency response motorcycles, while highlighting the system’s dialect-inclusive assistance that allows callers to continue reading : Remulla boosts Eastern Visayas 911 response with 50 emergency vehicles, dialect-inclusive assistance

Remulla boosts Bicol emergency response with 20 Unified 911 vehicles Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday led the turnover of 20 Unified 911 emergency response motorcycles to the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the Bicol Region, strengthening the government’s capacity to bring faster emergency assistance closer to communities. continue reading : Remulla boosts Bicol emergency response with 20 Unified 911 vehicles

DILG: Over 1,400 LGUs strengthen local investment drive through LEDIP officers The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said 1,441 local government units (LGUs) nationwide have designated Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officers (LEDIPOs), strengthening local efforts to attract investments, support businesses, generate jobs, and expand economic opportunities in communities. Based on continue reading : DILG: Over 1,400 LGUs strengthen local investment drive through LEDIP officers

Remulla boosts Bicol emergency response with 20 Unified 911 vehicles Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday led the turnover of 20 Unified 911 emergency response motorcycles to the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the Bicol Region, strengthening the government’s capacity to bring faster emergency assistance closer to communities. continue reading : Remulla boosts Bicol emergency response with 20 Unified 911 vehicles