Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. today reported that a total of 8,642 police officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) are currently deployed in affected areas, vital installations and evacuation centers in the affected regions to help in the Super Typhoon ‘Karding’ disaster relief and peace and continue reading : DILG: More than 8k police officers, 11k firefighters helping in disaster response, relief efforts for ‘Karding’
DILG Statement on the Death of Five Bulacan Rescuers
Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. DILG Secretary The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) joins the Bulacan provincial government and the Bulakeños in grieving for the five brave heroes of the Bulacan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (BPDRRMO) who perished during a rescue mission at the height of Super Typhoon Karding continue reading : DILG Statement on the Death of Five Bulacan Rescuers
DILG Statement on Proclamation No. 57 Extending the State of Calamity in the Philippines
Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. DILG Secretary The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) welcomes President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, Jr.’s signing of Proclamation No. 57 further extending the period of State of Calamity throughout the country until December 31, 2022 based on the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council continue reading : DILG Statement on Proclamation No. 57 Extending the State of Calamity in the Philippines
Abalos Thanks CA for ad Interim Appointment, Appreciates Kind Words of Colleagues
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. today thanked the Commission on Appointment (CA) for their “overwhelming appreciation” of his credibility both as a politician and a servant-leader after being confirmed by the body and receiving his ad interim appointment. “I have been the Secretary of the DILG for continue reading : Abalos Thanks CA for ad Interim Appointment, Appreciates Kind Words of Colleagues
DILG to LGUs: Issue permit to operate to tourism enterprises with DOT accreditation only
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) today said local government units (LGUs) should only issue permit to operate to primary tourism enterprises (PTEs), such as hotels and resorts, which have secured the required accreditation from the Department of Tourism (DOT) pursuant to relevant laws and regulations. DILG Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ C. Abalos, continue reading : DILG to LGUs: Issue permit to operate to tourism enterprises with DOT accreditation only
Abalos Supports EO 3, Urges LGUs to Strictly Implement Indoor and Transport Face Mask Rule
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos, Jr. today expressed his full support for the implementation of Executive Order (EO) No. 3 lifting the mandatory mask use outdoors as he urged local government units (LGUs) to strictly carry out the provisions of the same Order requiring the wearing of continue reading : Abalos Supports EO 3, Urges LGUs to Strictly Implement Indoor and Transport Face Mask Rule
DILG joins PBBM in nationwide tree planting, urges LGUs to stand in unity to protect the environment
DILG Secretary Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. said that the nationwide greening activity covered a total of 1,174.9 hectares of land in several planting sites across 102 LGUs around the country. Of this number, three are in the National Capital Region; four each in Regions 1, 8, and 9; five each in Regions 2, 11, and continue reading : DILG joins PBBM in nationwide tree planting, urges LGUs to stand in unity to protect the environment
DILG reminds LGUs anew on ban to purchase, use luxury vehicles for operations
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reminds newly elected local chief executives (LCEs) that local government units (LGUs) are prohibited from acquiring or using luxury vehicles for their operations. DILG Secretary Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. called on provincial governors, city/municipal mayors, punong barangays, and Sanggunian members to exercise due prudence when continue reading : DILG reminds LGUs anew on ban to purchase, use luxury vehicles for operations
Abalos urges disaster-stricken LGUs to access P5.58B financial aid for recovery efforts
To aid in recovery from recent destructive calamities, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. today urged disaster-stricken local government units (LGUs) to access P5.58-billion financial assistance to fund their recovery process under the Local Government Support Fund-Financial Assistance (LGSF-FA) on or before September 30, 2022. “Calamities and disasters are continue reading : Abalos urges disaster-stricken LGUs to access P5.58B financial aid for recovery efforts
DILG Statement on Being One of the Top 10 Agencies with the Highest Resolution Rate of Public Complaints
Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. DILG Secretary The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) welcomes its inclusion in the Top 10 Agencies, ranking 4th, with the highest resolution rate of public complaints from January to June 2022 as reported by the Civil Service Commission’s Contact Center ng Bayan (CSC-CCB). With a resolution rate continue reading : DILG Statement on Being One of the Top 10 Agencies with the Highest Resolution Rate of Public Complaints