November 13, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos has declared that more local government units (LGUs) in the country are now better equipped in case of fire incidents and other emergencies that might require immediate assistance from firefighters and first responders. Abalos reported that as of September this year, continue reading : Abalos: Some 1,500 LGUs now have BFP fire stations, fire trucks

November 08, 2023 Interior and Local Secretary Benhur Abalos on Tuesday (November 7) revealed that around 8,000 online scam victims in the country have already lost some P155 million to various con artists employing all sorts of fraudulent schemes from January to August this year./p> Abalos said the data came from the Philippine National Police continue reading : Abalos: Online scam artists rake in P155-M in 8 months

November 07, 2023 Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. Secretary The fatal shooting of local broadcaster Juan Jumalon in Misamis Occidental yesterday was a deplorable and dastardly act that has no place in our society. It was a direct assault to press freedom and to a greater extent to our democracy. Upon the directive of President continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF A RADIOMAN IN MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

November 06, 2023 Setting its sights on solving the chronic congestion that has plagued the country’s jails and detention centers, the Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC), composed of the Supreme Court (SC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), is set to hold the National Jail Decongestion continue reading : Justice Sector Coordinating Council to Hold National Summit to Address Jail Overcrowding

November 06, 2023 Emphasizing the tall task that awaits their public office, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos reminded all newly-proclaimed barangay officials to exhibit the necessary qualities of a good leader in the exercise of their functions. “Kung ano ang tama, gawin natin. Leadership is not about power. Leadership continue reading : Abalos wants upright, inspiring barangay execs

November 03, 2023 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos has declared that the observance of Undas 2023, was generally peaceful and orderly. This, as Abalos commended the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the local government units (LGUs) for ensuring the public’s safety throughout the country during the observance of Undas 2023. That is notwithstanding continue reading : Abalos says Undas 2023 generally peaceful, orderly

November 03, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said that a maximum three-week transition period is set for newly elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials (BSKOs) to properly and smoothly assume office. He explained that the allotted transition period is important as this will spell the difference whether the continue reading : Abalos reiterates maximum 3-week transition period for newly-elected barangay, SK officials

November 03, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos commended on Thursday the local government of Iloilo City for earning the Philippines’ first title of “Creative City of Gastronomy” of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Abalos recognized the local leaders, led by continue reading : Abalos hails Iloilo City’s UNESCO ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ tag, a first for PH

November 01, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said that the victory of three persons deprived of liberty (PDL) in the recent 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) is a sign of an active and working Philippine democracy. “PDLs winning in the 2023 BSKE shows na ang demokrasya continue reading : Abalos: Three PDLs’ victory in brgy polls a sign of active democracy

November 01, 2023 Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Tuesday (October 31) urged the public to observe Undas 2023 with solemnity and mark it as a day for remembering and praying for their departed loved ones, and avoid drinking sprees and causing chaos in cemeteries. “It is our culture to remember our continue reading : “Gawing araw ng pagdarasal, hindi ng kaguluhan at inuman” Abalos calls for solemn observance of Undas 2023