January 15, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos over the weekend expressed optimism that the Pasig River ferry service could help ease perennial traffic problems in Metro Manila. He, however, said that it could only be realized once it is fully utilized as an alternative transport system at the National Capital Region. This, continue reading : Abalos sees Pasig River ferry service potential in easing NCR traffic woes

January 15, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos today said the evaluation and processing of promotions of third-level police officers will now be completed within 30 days upon receipt of complete documentary requirements. This, as the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) issued Resolution No. 2023-1704 which prescribes a 30-day timeline to complete the processing continue reading : Abalos: Processing of PNP third-level promotion now in just 30 days

January 12, 2024 First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos (LAM) on Tuesday (January 9) brought her centerpiece charity project “Lab 4 All” Caravan in Quezon Province, where over 3,000 residents availed of free consultation, laboratory services, and medicines. The activity, which was held at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City, was part of the continue reading : DILG, other agencies join LAM’s ‘Lab4All’ Caravan in Quezon

January 11, 2024 ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR. DILG Secretary On behalf of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) commends all the agencies and stakeholders involved for the successful and peaceful conduct of Traslacion 2024 to celebrate and honor the Feast of the Black Nazarene. We particularly acknowledge continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON THE SUCCESSFUL CONDUCT OF TRASLACION 2024

January 11, 2024 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Wednesday (January 10) called on Metro Manila local government units to prepare a list of informal settler families in their areas who will be the target beneficiaries of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ‘s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) continue reading : Abalos: No displacement in the implementation of PBBM’s 4PH Housing Program

January 11, 2024 Keeping the momentum of the anti-illegal drugs campaign, the ongoing modernization and capacity-building of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and bolstering programs to further capacitate local government units (LGUs) were among the marching orders and strategic guidance of Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (SILG) Benhur Abalos for 2024. Abalos continue reading : Abalos’ 2024 marching orders: Keep up gains on drug war, BFP modernization, good local governance

January 9, 2024 Interior and Local Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday morning personally visited Quiapo Church and nearby areas to check on the security and safety preparations for the first Traslacion after the pandemic. He later expressed satisfaction on the initial preparations of the agencies and groups involved, and thanked them for the stringent security continue reading : Abalos visits Quiapo Church; says strict Traslacion security measures in place

January 8, 2024 In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to incentivize local government units (LGUs) maintaining cleanliness in their areas, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will create a recognition system covering the over 42,000 barangays in the country to monitor, evaluate, and award the cleanest barangays. continue reading : Abalos: Awards await cleanest barangays under KALINISAN Program

January 8, 2024 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos expressed optimism that the ongoing territorial row between Taguig and Makati will soon be resolved through constructive and well-meaning talks between the leaders of the two cities. Abalos made the remark during the reopening of West Rembo Fire Station which was continue reading : Through constructive dialogues, Abalos optimistic Makati-Taguig territorial issue will be resolved soon

December 28, 2023 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Thursday officially welcomed to the country’s police force the 294 recruits under the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) recruitment program. Abalos led the historic oath-taking and turnover ceremonies of the new 255 men and 39 women joining the continue reading : Abalos welcomes 294 ex-MILF, MNLF members to PNP