Consistent with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call to ban political involvement in government projects, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday urged the public to report “epal” local leaders who post their names alongside government-funded programs.

In a press briefing, Remulla said the anti-epal guidelines are already in effect and must be strictly followed. He added that citizen participation is crucial in countering this political culture.

“Ang anti-epal guidelines naman ay klaro na, [kaya] kapag may violation ang mga politician ay pwede na picturan at ipost sa Facebook at aming iimbestigahan,” he explained.

It is underscored that, under the guidelines of the Commission on Audit (COA), public notices should only contain the project title, start date, contractor, and target completion date, among others.

Remulla said the success of the anti-epal campaign relies heavily on public involvement and participation. “Ireport nila para aming maimbestigahan.”

Section 20 of Republic Act No. 12314, or the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA), prohibits the display or affixing of the name, picture, image, motto, logo, color motif, initials, or any other symbol or graphic representation associated with any public official—whether elected or appointed—on signboards for all government programs, properties, and projects.

The DILG, through Memorandum Circular 2010-101, likewise bans the inclusion of names, initials, images, or pictures of government officials on billboards and signages of government programs, projects, and properties .