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

March 18, 2024 Determined to comply with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to address traffic issues in Metro Manila, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos met with representatives of local government units (LGUs), government offices and some 200 punong barangays to discuss traffic management and road safety at the National Capital Region. The dialogue, continue reading : Abalos meets with LGUs, barangay leaders to address NCR traffic woes

March 15, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos along with local government officials on Thursday (March 14) joined thousands of runners in the BIDAlagan Advocacy Run held at the Sidlak Global City in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. The advocacy run was held even as the government’s centerpiece anti-drugs Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) continue reading : Abalos reports huge strides in BIDA anti-drugs campaign