June 26, 2023 In line with the celebration of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) or World Drug Day on June 26, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. today called for a whole-of-nation approach in the fight against illegal drugs and urged the public to become Buhay continue reading : In celebration of 2023 World Drug Day, Abalos urges the public to be BIDA Champions

June 23, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. takes his anti-drug campaign Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) a step further in Pola, Oriental Mindoro, by hosting a feeding program with the local government unit (LGU) and distributing slippers to Mangyans. During the first day of the activity on Wednesday, continue reading : Abalos, Pola LGU distribute slippers to IPs, host feeding program during BIDA relaunch in Oriental Mindoro

June 22, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. urged local government units (LGUs) anew to promote active transport and emulate the best practices of the LGU recipients of last year’s National Bike Day Bike Lane Awards. “We continuously encourage our LGUs to provide means for active transport, continue reading : DILG urges LGUs to promote active transport to ease traffic congestion

June 22, 2023 A total of 2,141 beneficiaries availed of free healthcare services during the two separate launchings and rollout of the “Laboratoryo, Konsulta, at Gamot para sa Lahat” (Lab for All) caravan led by no less than First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos in Central Luzon. Joining the First Lady during the Pampanga launch continue reading : First Lady, DILG, DOH launch ‘Lab For All Konsulta’ Caravan in Central Luzon; over 2K beneficiaries avail of free healthcare services

June 21, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. congratulated Tuesday the participants and winners of the first-ever Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) Sportsfest for their sportsmanship and active participation in the sports activities as a way of showing their support for the objectives of the BIDA program. continue reading : DILG congratulates BIDA Sportsfest participants and winners

June 19, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. highlighted the critical role of the church and civil society in development, saying that a “whole-of-country approach” is needed to address the country’s challenges in our march towards progress. “We need the help of everyone. Let’s harness the support of all sectors, the continue reading : Abalos stresses important role of church, civil society in development

June 19, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP)-Mandaluyong City Police Station in partnership with the Eastern Police District brought the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) Program and the fight against illegal drugs to the communities through the BIDA Bisikleta sa Pamayanan. DILG Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, continue reading : DILG, PNP bring the BIDA program to communities thru Bisikleta sa Pamayanan

June 16, 2023 In a bid to bring hope and support to the people affected by the restive Mayon Volcano, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., along with the members of his Cabinet, visited the province of Albay on Wednesday to personally check on the condition of evacuees and extend direct assistance to them. Accompanying Marcos continue reading : PBBM, Cabinet members visit Albay amid Mayon unrest; assure public gov’t ready for any eventuality

June 14, 2023 The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have filed criminal charges against 50 police officials over their involvement in the alleged cover-up of the P6.7-billion drug bust last October, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos, Jr. In a press conference continue reading : Abalos: Criminal cases filed vs 50 PNP officials over P6.7B shabu haul

June 13, 2023 The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), along with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), received early Monday morning over 50 tons of humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the families affected by the Mt. Mayon unrest in Albay. Upon the turnover of the food continue reading : UAE TURNS OVER 50 TONS OF HUMANITARIAN AID TO DILG AND DSWD FOR MAYON DISPLACED FAMILIES