Hon. Eduardo M. Año Secretary The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) organization, including all our attached agencies, welcomes the announcement that former Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairperson Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. will be nominated and appointed as the next DILG Secretary. We have worked closely with Chairperson Abalos during the height continue reading : Statement of the DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año on the nomination and appointment of Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. as the next DILG Secretary
DILG: Peryahan ng Bayan still suspended; PNP, LGUs told to strictly reinforce the suspension
Following reports that the “Peryahan ng Bayan” (PnB) has again resumed operations in several areas of the country by virtue of a previous court order allowing its operations, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) today said that the illegal numbers game is still suspended by the Office of the President and that continue reading : DILG: Peryahan ng Bayan still suspended; PNP, LGUs told to strictly reinforce the suspension
DILG cites 12 LGUs for prudent use of resettlement fund for resettlement sites
For their efforts in ensuring safe and sustainable resettlement communities, twelve (12) local government units (LGUs) have been cited by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for their efficient utilization of the Resettlement Governance Assistance Fund (RGAF) to address the immediate needs of the relocated families during their adjustment to their new continue reading : DILG cites 12 LGUs for prudent use of resettlement fund for resettlement sites
DILG tells LGUs, candidates: Clean-up all campaign materials in 3 days
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reminds all local government units (LGUs) and candidates to remove and dispose all campaign waste materials within 3 days. “Clean-up of election litter is the first order of business after the polls. Aside from incumbent LGU officials, we urge all candidates, winners and non-winners alike, to continue reading : DILG tells LGUs, candidates: Clean-up all campaign materials in 3 days
Statement of the DILG
Hon. Eduardo M. Año Secretary The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) welcomes the designation by the President of P/Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) effective May 8, 2022, following the mandatory retirement of P/Gen. Dionardo Carlos. Danao’s taking over the helm of the PNP is continue reading : Statement of the DILG
DILG to immediately implement President’s directive suspending e-sabong operations nationwid
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will immediately implement the directive of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday night to suspend the operations of e-sabong nationwide. DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año said that the President’s decision validates the Department’s assessment of the situation on the ground as well as a nationwide public continue reading : DILG to immediately implement President’s directive suspending e-sabong operations nationwid
SOMTC-PH through DILG supports ASEAN-ACT’s study on applying the non-punishment principle to victims of human trafficking
As the voluntary lead shepherd against trafficking in persons (TIP), the Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC)-Philippines, through the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), supported the findings and recommendations of the study conducted by the ASEAN-Australia Counter Trafficking (ASEAN-ACT) on implementing the non-punishment principle for victims of human trafficking. DILG Secretary continue reading : SOMTC-PH through DILG supports ASEAN-ACT’s study on applying the non-punishment principle to victims of human trafficking
DILG celebrates wins of good governance, honors Filipino workers during Duterte Legacy caravan on Labor Day
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) joins the different government agencies and other sectors of the economy in celebrating the wins and milestones of the six-year Duterte administration on good governance through the Duterte Legacy Caravans being held simultaneously today, May 1, 2022, at the Edsa People Power monument and in various continue reading : DILG celebrates wins of good governance, honors Filipino workers during Duterte Legacy caravan on Labor Day
DILG thanks the public for government’s 83% approval rating in COVID-19 response
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) today thanked the public for government’s high approval rating of 83% in the OCTA Research’s Tugon ng Masa Survey on the government’s response to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country as it reaffirms its commitment to continue to do its part in bringing the continue reading : DILG thanks the public for government’s 83% approval rating in COVID-19 response
Statement of the Department of the Interior and Local Government
Usec. Jonathan E. Malaya DILG and NTF ELCAC Spokesperson The Department of the Interior and Local Government welcomes the restoration of posts by Facebook after complaints were filed by different entities, including the National Task Force ELCAC, over the implementation of its community standards. While Meta has since restored the posts, serious questions remain on continue reading : Statement of the Department of the Interior and Local Government