July 10, 2023 “Economic development is always intertwined with peace and order.” Ito ang binigyang-diin ni Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. sa harap ng mga lokal na opisyal, officials ng Philippine National Police (PNP) at iba pang sektor sa Negros Oriental sa pagbisita niya sa probinsya nitong Sabado. continue reading : ABALOS : PEACE AND ORDER SAGOT SA PAG-UNLAD NG NEGROS ORIENTAL; TULOY ANG LABAN PARA SA HUSTISYA

June 29, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. led the distribution of 56 new firetrucks to recipient local government units (LGUs) nationwide as he assured the public that public safety remains to be top a priority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and the Department. “Ang pamamahagi continue reading : Abalos assures public safety is a priority of PBBM, DILG; distributes 56 firetrucks to LGUs

July 10, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. lauds DILG-Region 12 (R12) for extending the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) campaign’s advocacy to airport passengers through the launch of Bantala Sang Dose at the departure area of the General Santos City International Airport. “I would like to continue reading : Abalos lauds DILG-R12 Bantala Sang Dose BIDA-awareness initiative

June 29, 2023 Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. DILG Secretary The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) congratulates Jail Director Ruel S. Rivera on his appointment as the full-fledged Chief of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). An accomplished jail officer, Jail Director Rivera obtained his public safety degree from the continue reading : DILG Statement on the Appointment of Jail Director Ruel Rivera as Full-Fledged BJMP Chief

June 27, 2023 Today, Secretary of the Interior and Local Government and National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Chairman Benhur Abalos Jr. clarified that the recently reported reassignments of eight high-ranking PNP officials are currently just recommendations, which are subject first to NAPOLCOM confirmation, and then Presidential approval. “Linawin lang natin na may prosesong kailangang sundin. Ang continue reading : Abalos: Reassignments of PNP Top Brass to Pass Through NAPOLCOM for President’s Approval

June 27, 2023 “We have to make a statement. We are going to show our people that the government is serious about this war on drugs. There will be house cleansing, and no one will be spared.” Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. said this Monday afternoon on the International continue reading : Abalos on World Drug Day: ‘No one will be spared’ in drug cleansing effort

June 27, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ C. Abalos, Jr. expressed his gratitude to the German government for its continuous support to the Department’s development initiatives, as he looks forward to more meaningful engagements in digitalization, tourism, and other areas. In a meeting with German Ambassador to the continue reading : DILG THANKS GERMAN GOVT FOR TECHNICAL & CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT

June 26, 2023 Today, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. commended the efforts of the Philippine National Police that helped lead to the conviction of three middlemen in the Percy Lapid murder case. On Friday, Aldrin Galicia, Alvin Labra and Alfie Peñaredonda, respectively leaders of the Sputnik, Batang City Jail and continue reading : Abalos lauds conviction of three middlemen in Percy Lapid murder case

June 26, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. met Thursday with Japanese officials and assured them of the Philippine government’s support and cooperation in the repatriation efforts of the remains of Japanese soldiers who perished in the Philippines during World War II. In his meeting with the Ministry of continue reading : Abalos: PHL gov’t ready to assist in repatriation efforts for the remains of Japanese soldiers

June 26, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos Jr. takes his anti-illegal drugs campaign down south as he led the regional rollout of the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) program in SOCCSKSARGEN early Saturday morning. Some 8,000 people representing the different sectors of society gathered at the continue reading : Abalos, Pacquiaos lead BIDA rollout and fun run in SOCCSKSARGEN; over 8K vow support for BIDA