November 06, 2023 Setting its sights on solving the chronic congestion that has plagued the country’s jails and detention centers, the Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC), composed of the Supreme Court (SC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), is set to hold the National Jail Decongestion continue reading : Justice Sector Coordinating Council to Hold National Summit to Address Jail Overcrowding

November 06, 2023 Emphasizing the tall task that awaits their public office, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos reminded all newly-proclaimed barangay officials to exhibit the necessary qualities of a good leader in the exercise of their functions. “Kung ano ang tama, gawin natin. Leadership is not about power. Leadership continue reading : Abalos wants upright, inspiring barangay execs

November 03, 2023 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos has declared that the observance of Undas 2023, was generally peaceful and orderly. This, as Abalos commended the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the local government units (LGUs) for ensuring the public’s safety throughout the country during the observance of Undas 2023. That is notwithstanding continue reading : Abalos says Undas 2023 generally peaceful, orderly

November 03, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said that a maximum three-week transition period is set for newly elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials (BSKOs) to properly and smoothly assume office. He explained that the allotted transition period is important as this will spell the difference whether the continue reading : Abalos reiterates maximum 3-week transition period for newly-elected barangay, SK officials

November 03, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos commended on Thursday the local government of Iloilo City for earning the Philippines’ first title of “Creative City of Gastronomy” of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Abalos recognized the local leaders, led by continue reading : Abalos hails Iloilo City’s UNESCO ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ tag, a first for PH