May 9, 2024 Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. DILG Secretary I wish to convey my genuine commiseration and respect to fire volunteer John Justin Gagarin of the Leveriza-Malate Fire and Rescue. What he displayed was an uncanny bravery and dedication, when he still faithfully carried out his duties as a firefighter even while in tears, continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER GAGARIN

May 8, 2024 As a result of the whole-of-nation approach against communist terrorist groups, there are no more active guerrilla fronts in Northern Samar, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos. “Wala ng mga guerrilla fronts dito ayon sa Philippine Army (PA),” Abalos confirmed. According to the PA, while there are still sightings continue reading : Abalos: No more active guerrilla fronts in Northern Samar

May 6, 2024 A fugitive tagged as the most wanted man in Samar, and facing six counts of murder and other serious criminal charges has voluntarily surrendered after being subjected to massive and relentless police operations, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos announced on Monday. Abalos said Jimmy Managaysay Elbano a.k.a “Bruno” yielded to continue reading : Feeling the heat. Abalos: Samar most wanted yields

May 6, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary (DILG) Benhur Abalos on Saturday morning underscored the critical role of the family in the country’s war against illegal drugs. “Tulungan natin ang mga kapatid, ang mga anak natin,” he said. He continued: “Ipakita natin ang kagandahan ng buhay, ang tamang edukasyon, ang tamang barkada at pabayaan continue reading : Abalos asserts family’s crucial role in war vs illegal drugs

DILG’s KALINISAN collects 34.4M kilos of waste from January to April May 13, 2024 Now reaching close to 21,000 barangays nationwide, the KALINISAN program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) over the weekend reported that it has already collected 34.4 million kilograms of wastes from January to April 15, 2024. DILG continue reading : DILG’s KALINISAN collects 34.4M kilos of waste from January to April

April 19, 2024 There was complete transparency during the inventory of the multi-billion peso worth of illegal drugs seized by the police during an intelligence-driven checkpoint along a highway at Brgy. Pinagkurusan, Alitagtag, Batangas on Monday. Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos said that the inventory was conducted in front of civilian witnesses and continue reading : Abalos insists transparency in inventory of multi-billion peso drug haul

April 19, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Wednesday urged residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) to visit ‘Super Kadiwa’ centers and take advantage of the P39.00 per kilogram of rice and other low-priced but high quality produce that are being offered in their stores. ‘Super Kadiwa’, a limited offering of continue reading : Abalos says ‘Super Kadiwa’ stores offer P39 per kilo rice

April 19, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos warned that hefty fines as high as P1 million await colorum operators even as the government vowed to intensify its campaign against unauthorized public transport vehicles to ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila. This, as a memorandum of agreement was signed by the DILG with continue reading : Abalos warns fines up to P1-M await colorum operators

April 17, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Sunday vowed to continue to support the province of Basilan in its journey towards peace and development. Abalos was in Sumisip, Basilan over the weekend to join the residents in celebrating the gains of peace on their 50th anniversary and the Kalasig-Lasigan Festival. During continue reading : Abalos pushes for Basilan’s sustained peace and devt; welcomes 300 former rebels’ return to the fold of law

April 15, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur C. Abalos has expressed optimism that the country’s war against illegal drugs can be won through an effective policing and intelligence gathering along with public’s support without resorting to violence and bloodbath. Abalos made the statement shortly after the Philippine National Police-CALABARZON on Monday morning made continue reading : P13.3-B shabu seized; Abalos says government’s war on drugs on right track