DILG: “Sari-sari stores can actually apply to the FDA.” DILG — The Department of the Interior and Local Government said that “sari-sari” stores may apply for authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to sell over-the-counter medicines. On Friday, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said in a TV interview that “sari-sari” stores can sell medicines … Read more
Listing unvaxxed residents must not violate the right to privacy, according to CHR. CHR — On Wednesday, the Commission on Human Rights reminded barangay officials that submitting a list of unvaxxed residents must not result in a violation of the residents’ right to privacy. With the recent directive of the Department of the Interior and … Read more
Vico Sotto’s order to remove campaign materials in Pasig City inspired the PNP to do the same on a nationwide basis. PNP — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto’s order to remove campaign materials in the city has encouraged the Philippine National Police to do the same on a nationwide basis. The PNP issued a statement … Read more
The DILG reminded all political candidates and their supporters that political rallies were still prohibited. DILG — On Thursday, the Department of the Interior and Local Government reminded all political candidates in the 2022 elections and their supporters that political rallies were still prohibited. The DILG said in a statement that special gatherings will only … Read more
The DILG told political aspirants not to turn the 3-day National Vaccination Days into campaign sorties. DILG – The Department of the Interior and Local Government told political aspirants not to turn the three-day National Vaccination Days into campaign sorties. On Sunday, the DILG warned political aspirants for both local and national positions from turning … Read more
No recommendation yet for the next PNP chief, according to DILG Secretary Año. DILG — Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said on Friday that he has not yet submitted his recommended list for the next Philippine National Police (PNP) chief. The Department of the Interior and Local Government has yet to submit its recommendations to replace … Read more
Investigation launched over death of curfew violator forced to do 300 pumping exercises DILG – The death of a curfew violator in Cavite who was forced to do 300 pumping exercises prompted the Department of the Interior and Local Government to launch an investigation. Recently, a certain Darren Peñaredondo died due to extreme fatigue after … Read more
DILG on Mark Anthony Fernandez vaccination: “Kahit saang anggulo, legally and morally, mali.” COVID-19 VACCINATION – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Wednesday that the inoculation of actor Mark Anthony Fernandez was “legally and morally” wrong. Last week, the actor was inoculated with the AstraZeneca vaccine as part of the … Read more
Five telecommunicators of Emergency 911 Hotline had tested positive for COVID-19, according to DILG spox. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) spokesperson Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya on Monday said that five telecommunicators of Emergency 911 Hotline had tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This, as Usec. Malaya said in an interview on GMA Network’s … Read more
DILG Usec. Densing said that he had tested positive for coronavirus Epimaco Densing III, the Undersecretary for Operations of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), said that he had tested positive for coronavirus disease. This, as he posted an announcement on his Facebook account saying that he had tested positive for coronavirus … Read more