March 26, 2024 Following the success of the community policing strategy in Muntinlupa City, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos plans to deploy more police officers in drug-affected barangays. The move is for the cops to fully understand the situation on the ground and help address the problems of residents, as part of the continue reading : Abalos wants more cops in drug-affected communities

March 26, 2024 Committed to the delivery of equitable justice for all, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday joined in launching the Dagupan City Justice Zone. It was the 13th Justice Zone (JZ) established in the country. JZs are areas where local justice sector actors work together to identify common continue reading : 13th Justice Zone launched! Abalos vows equal justice for all

March 26, 2024 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos thanked the around 60k anti-illegal drugs advocates from various sectors who showed their support for the recent ‘Lakad Kontra Droga, BIDA Tayong Lahat!’ or ‘BIDA Walk.’ Held at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City last Saturday, the BIDA Walk was continue reading : Abalos thanks 60K anti-illegal drug advocates who participated in Lakad Kontra Droga

March 26, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Saturday announced that the first year of the government’s centerpiece Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) program has resulted in 95,790 drug users being arrested and P21-B worth of illegal drugs seized. Abalos made the declaration during the 1st-anniversary celebration of the BIDA program, during continue reading : 28,000 barangays now drug-free! Abalos reports BIDA’s 1st year results in 95,790 arrested, P21-B drugs seized, 177 cops charged

March 26, 2024 ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR. Kalihim ng DILG Isang mapayapa at makabuluhang paggunita ng Banal na Semana Santa sa Sambayanang Katoliko at sa lahat ng mga Pilipino. Sa ating pagninilay-nilay sa sagrado at mahalagang panahon na ito, suriin natin ang ating mga gawa at diwa; timbangin ang ating ambag sa lipunan; at continue reading : MENSAHE KAUGNAY NG PAGGUNITA NG SEMANA SANTA 2024

March 22, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Friday rallied Filipinos to emulate General Emilio Aguinaldo’s resolve in the face of adversities. He made the call during Aguinaldo’s 155th birth anniversary celebration in Kawit, Cavite. “Sana maging leksyon ang buhay ni [Emilio] Aguinaldo na basta ikaw ay naniniwala sa iyong ipinaglalaban at continue reading : Abalos: Emulate Aguinaldo’s firm resolve amid adversities

March 22, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos is optimistic that they could gather anti-drug advocates and supporters who would join them in an advocacy walk to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the government’s flagship Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) program. The activity would be held on March 23 (Saturday) starting at 4 continue reading : Tens of thousands seen to attend BIDA 1st anniversary celebration

March 20, 2024 As the 2023 Peace and Order Council (POC) Performance Audit commences, Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said only high-performing POCs of local government units (LGUs) will be eligible for the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Awards. “Peace and order is an integral governance area that needs to continue reading : Abalos: Only high-performing peace and order councils are eligible for SGLG

March 19, 2024 Wanting to ensure the safety of patients and staff of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday ordered the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to conduct comprehensive electrical system inspection of the century-old medical facility to prevent the occurrence of fire incidents in the future. continue reading : Abalos orders BFP to conduct electrical system inspection on PGH

March 18, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos has lauded the provincial government of Surigao del Norte, military, and the police for their relentless efforts that resulted in the dismantling of the remaining forces of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the province and declaring it as insurgency-free. Abalos was in Surigao City continue reading : Abalos says Reds decimated; Surigao del Norte now insurgency-free