April 15, 2024 Local government units (LGUs) should ensure that all operating public transportation services must have appropriate franchises or certificates of public convenience (CPC) from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) before they are allowed to use transport terminals and ply their routes. Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos issued the continue reading : Abalos to LGUs: Launch crackdown versus colorum operators

April 11, 2024 President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said that cooperation of local government units is the most important facet in addressing the perennial traffic jams in the National Capital Region (NCR). He made the statement on Wednesday during the “Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting on Traffic Concerns” in San Juan City. The town hall continue reading : PBBM, Abalos call on LGUs to unite vs traffic problem

April 11, 2024 Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. Secretary Eid Mubarak (a blessed feast) to all Muslim Filipinos as you celebrate Eid al- Fitr (Feast of Breaking the Fast) this April 2024! The DILG, together with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, greets our Muslim brothers and sisters a Ramadan Kareem! May this culminating event continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON EID AL-FITR 2024

April 11, 2024 Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. Secretary On this Day of Valor 2024, let us come together and remember the bravery and heroism of our soldiers 84 years ago, when they willingly laid down their lives to liberate our nation from foreign aggressors. As we reflect on their courage and sacrifices during that continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON ARAW NG KAGITINGAN

April 8, 2024 Dapat tiyakin na ang mga lokal na programa at proyektong pinaglalaanan ng pondo ay tunay na tumutugon sa kasalukuyang sitwasyon at pangangailangan ng mga komunidad kung saan ito ipatutupad. Kaugnay nito ay pinangunahan ni Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos, kasama ang iba pang ahensya ng pamahalaan, continue reading : Abalos lumagda sa joint circular para isaayos ang pondo ng mga LGUs

April 8, 2024 The value of cleanliness should be inculcated at home while children are still young and growing up in their communities. Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos made the call on Saturday during the weekly KALINISAN (Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan) clean-up activity at Barangay Pacita 1 in San continue reading : Abalos to parents on instilling habit of cleanliness to kids: “Start them young”

April 8, 2024 The value of cleanliness should be inculcated at home while children are still young and growing up in their communities. Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos made the call on Saturday during the weekly KALINISAN (Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan) clean-up activity at Barangay Pacita 1 in San continue reading : Abalos to parents on instilling habit of cleanliness to kids: “Start them young”

April 5, 2024 The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with an Israeli agricultural center aimed at providing intensive training and education to selected local agriculture students on modern food security solutions. The MOU was signed by DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos and AgroStudies Chief Executive Officer continue reading : DILG, Israeli training center ink pact on food security solutions

April 5, 2024 Sound fiscal management across all levels of governance is key to ensuring improved performance and efficient delivery of basic services by local government units (LGUs) to their constituents. Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos made the remarks on Wednesday during the inter-agency signing of the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 1 continue reading : Abalos: Sound fiscal management key to LGUs’ efficient delivery of basic services

April 1, 2024 Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. DILG Secretary This Easter, as we celebrate the season of rebirth, renewal and hope, let’s also embrace the opportunity for unity and progress in our communities and beyond. Easter’s message of resurrection and new beginnings reminds us that, together, we can overcome challenges and build a brighter continue reading : DILG’S EASTER MESSAGE